Traffic Camera Safety Program

The City of New Orleans operates the Traffic Camera Safety Program to deter red light violations, reduce speeding violations, increase traffic situational awareness and reduce collision severity.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s 2019 budget began the process of restructuring the City’s traffic camera safety program to focus on enhancing public safety. Specifically, the budget called for the elimination of the majority of non-school zone cameras and the limiting of school zone cameras to operate only during school zone hours.

Over 80 percent of individuals who receive a traffic safety camera citation and pay it do not get another citation. Only 21 of the City’s 134 schools (16 percent) are covered by a traffic safety camera. The City receives daily requests to install new traffic safety cameras from residents and neighborhoods in response to speeding.

View of list of the Fixed Traffic Cameras Here .

Mobile Traffic Units are deployed at locations throughout the City to supplement and support traffic enforcement by the NOPD.

The vehicles are wrapped and look similar to NOPD vehicles.

How are the locations of the Mobile Traffic Units determined? The locations of the mobile units are based on requests received from the public, complaints of speeding received from residents, and NOPD Traffic Enforcement input.

How often will the Mobile Traffic Units be moved? Mobile Traffic Units may be deployed at one location for several hours or a full day, depending on NOPD Traffic’s judgment and enforcement requirements.

When are school zones in effect? School zone hours are from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and 2:45 - 4:45 p.m when school is in session.

How much are the Mobile Traffic Unit citations Citation fees vary depending how far over the speed limit a vehicle is traveling. Fees are outlined in Section 154-1703 of the City Code. Mobile Traffic Unit citation fees mirror the citation fees of Fixed Safety Cameras. Speed Over Authorized Speed Limit 1 through 9 mph - $75 10 through 14 mph - $110 15 through 20 mph - $160 Greater than 20 mph - $235 Disregarding a Red Light $135

How far away should the locator signage be placed before the vehicle? The locator signage will be placed approximately 300 feet in front of the Mobile Traffic Unit.

What is the criteria to place a Mobile Traffic Unit? Criteria considered before placing a MTU includes: Requests received from residents and neighborhood associations;

Locations of existing traffic safety cameras;

Locations of active schools with school zones;

Available vehicular and pedestrian accident/crash information;

Traffic conditions (i.e., posted speed limits, volume of traffic, condition of the roadway).

City Code allows placement of such a camera on the roadway, i.e. placement does not include a unit on State highways at this time.

How do I request a Mobile Traffic Unit be placed in my neighborhood? The Department of Public Works and NOPD will consider your request and will deploy a unit if appropriate. Submit a Mobile Traffic Unit Request

How do I identify a Mobile Traffic Unit? Mobile Traffic Units are white vehicles equipped with sensory equipment. A sign will be placed approximately 300 in front of the vehicle, alerting drivers to their presence. Vehicles are wrapped to look simliar to New Orleans Police Department vehicles.