GATSO USA to Add Intersection Safety Cameras In New York's State Capital

May 26, 2015

GATSO USA, a leading provider of traffic photo enforcement systems, has been selected by the City of Albany to install red light cameras at 20 of the city’s busiest intersections.

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BEVERLY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GATSO USA, a leading provider oftraffic photo enforcement systems, has been selected by the City of Albany to install red light cameras at 20 of the city’s busiest intersections.According to Andrew Noble, president of GATSO USA, “The stakeholders involved in the selection process for the City of Albany had a clear resolve to make their roads safer for their citizens, visitors and businesses. Period.” He continues, “our team is committed to delivering superior technology while fostering an ongoing partnership between city officials, law enforcement and the public at large.”The City made its decision based on a unanimous recommendation from a selection committee comprised of the corporation counsel, budget officials, traffic engineering, the treasurer’s office, city IT staff and members of the Albany Police Department.The program will include 64 cameras across the 20 intersections. There is an expected two-month ramp-up period with a target start date for the initial units of July 1st. Along with public education materials and photo enforcement signage, drivers will have a 10-day warning period once the cameras are operational before the city starts mailing out actual notices of violation. Each violation will be treated in the same manner as a parking ticket and will carry a fine of $50 which will be issued in the name of the vehicle owner and not the driver.About GatsoFor over 50 years Gatso has led the photo enforcement industry, delivering camera solutions to law enforcement and transportation agencies at the federal and local levels. Spanning 60 countries and more than 45,000 installations, Gatso continues to be the pioneer in traffic enforcement systems. Earning vast technical approvals, globally, Gatso has set the standard in the US market by providing the first digital traffic camera to the market in 1998 through to rolling out unprecedented AMBER Alert capabilities in 2008. The innovation continues with next-generation cameras which can be installed in 90 minutes – without disruption to the road surface.Gatso USA is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts with offices in Scottsdale, AZ. For additional information please visit our websitewww.gatso-usa.comor call 978-922-7294.