Rocky Hill is considering adding speed and red-light enforcement cameras to address ongoing traffic safety concerns. Town leaders held a public meeting to hear from residents on the proposal, which is still in the early stages.

Public Safety Concerns

According to Town Council member Zach Van Luling, officials have received increasing complaints about speeding and drivers running red lights and stop signs. Van Luling stated that public safety is a real concern right now.

Some residents expressed support for installing the cameras if they help reduce speeding. Heather Wolfe-Taylor of Rocky Hill said, “Anything we can do to just bring the general speed down would be wonderful.” Others questioned whether enforcement cameras are the right solution and raised concerns about how data collected by the technology would be used.

Proposed Locations

The town is considering five locations for possible camera installations, including an intersection on Silas Deane Highway that has generated numerous complaints from residents and public safety officials. More than a dozen cities and towns across Connecticut have already been approved to install speed and red-light cameras, including the neighboring town of Wethersfield.

Van Luling said Rocky Hill is taking a deliberate approach as officials evaluate the technology, including its benefits and privacy implications. The town wants to understand the technology, understand the privacy implications, and understand what areas of town could be helped with it.

Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.