Red-light cameras

To reduce the number of vehicles running red lights, the Region installed cameras at 16 busy intersections. The camera photographs vehicles which enter the intersection against a red signal. Vehicles entering the intersection on a yellow light, or if the signal turns red while they are in the midst of crossing the intersection are not photographed.

Intersections with cameras

CAMBRIDGE

• Franklin Boulevard southbound at  Saginaw Parkway
• Hespeler Road northbound at Lang's Drive/Sheldon Drive
• Park Hill Road eastbound at Water Street

 KITCHENER

• Duke Street northbound at Frederick Street
• Homer Watson Boulevard southbound at Pioneer Drive
• Ottawa Street eastbound at Homer Watson Boulevard
• Weber Street northbound at Wellington Street

WATERLOO

• Bridgeport Road westbound at Albert Street
• Bridgeport Road westbound at Regina Street
• Erb Street eastbound at Regina Street
• King Street northbound at Bridgeport Road
• University Avenue eastbound at Dale Crescent/Lincoln Road
• Weber Street southbound at Bridgeport Road
• Weber Street southbound at Erb Street
• Weber Street northbound at Lincoln Road/Bridgeport Plaza
• Weber Street northbound at Union Street 

Red-light Camera Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

How much is the fine?

• $325.

How can I take care of the ticket?

• If you want to dispute the ticket, you must go to court.

I didn't have time to stop. How long is the amber light?

• The length of the amber is generally 4 seconds but vary depending on the location.

Why did I get a ticket when I was only turning right on a red light?

• You still need to stop before turning right on a red light.

I want to see the red light camera photos that were taken at a certain time and location. How can I get them?

• You must submit a freedom of information request to the Region of Waterloo. Please note that the camera is not running constantly; it only takes a photo when a vehicle runs a red light.