The Thornton Police Department is set to launch its new automated traffic safety program to change driver behavior, curb reckless speeding, and make Thornton streets safer for all. Red-light cameras will be installed in all directions at the following intersections:
- East 88th Avenue and Washington Street
- East 120th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard
Two mobile speed vehicles will also be placed at various high-risk locations in the city.
After a 30-day warning period, the program will begin issuing citations for all violations. The fine for a red-light violation is $75. Drivers will incur fines of $40 in a non-school zone and $80 in a school zone for speed violations.
All cameras will be operational by the end of 2025. Watch Thornton Police social media and website for updates on warning periods and live dates.
The City of Thornton contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in speed safety technology, to administer this safety program.
The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video. Thornton PD staff will verify the infraction before a fine is issued to the vehicle’s owner. All driver information, including images, video, and metadata, is destroyed 181 days after a warning is issued and 1,095 days after a citation is issued or dismissed. Data is not stored for any period after that. Law enforcement only uses these photo enforcement cameras to enforce existing speed limit and red-light laws.
“Speeding and red-light violations are two of the most common causes of serious crashes,” said Thornton Police Chief Jim Baird. “If these cameras make drivers slow down or think twice, they’re doing what they’re meant to do.”
For more information, visit our cameras page.