Cedar Rapids traffic cameras have generated over 4,300 citations

The automated traffic cameras in Cedar Rapids have now generated more than 4,300 citations for drivers.

The latest fixed speed cameras on Interstate 380 were installed in the last few days and should begin photographing violators after a two week test period.

The cameras began operating in early March.

To date, the fixed cameras at five intersections and the one mobile van have recorded 8,789 potential traffic violations. After reviewing the possible violations, officers confirmed and mailed 4,332 citations.

Tickets for running a red light cost $100.  Seventy percent of that money goes to the city and 30 percent to the company operating the camera system.

Tickets for speeding vary in cost according to how fast a violator was over the limit.

Police say the citations include 3,427 tickets for speeding and 905 for running a red light.

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