Automated traffic enforcement (ATE) is no longer just about catching speeders or red-light runners. Around the world, ATE is proving to be a critical tool in reducing crashes, preventing fatalities, and building safer, more equitable streets. At Elovate, we work with cities and transportation agencies across North America and beyond to deliver measurable safety outcomes. Here are some of the most compelling success stories from our client jurisdictions and international Vision Zero leaders. 

United States: Proven Results from State to County 

Delaware City Red Light Program

Delaware DOT (DelDOT) – Work Zone Safety in Action

In 2022, DelDOT launched its Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) with Elovate along I-95 in Wilmington. The results were immediate and dramatic: 

  • 46% decrease in total crashes
  • 38% reduction in injury crashes
  • Speeds reduced by up to 12% in monitored zones
  • No worker injuries were reported during the pilot period 

Source: DelDOT ESSP Final Report, 2022

Maryland Automated Enforcement Success Stories

Montgomery County, Maryland – School Zone Enforcement Saves Lives 

As one of the longest-running programs of its kind, Montgomery County’s school zone speed camera program continues to deliver results: 

  • Over 80% compliance within camera zones after deployment 
  • Significant reduction in severe crashes involving children in school areas
  • Public transparency dashboards increase accountability and support 

Source: Montgomery County Automated Enforcement Program

Fairfax city Automated Enforcement Success Stories

Fairfax County, Virginia – A New Start with Community Support 

Launched in 2024, Fairfax County’s school zone speed camera program showed promising early results: 

  • Speeds dropped by 6–8 mph in enforced corridors
  • High initial compliance, with citations dropping within the first month
  • Community education and clear signage improved public perception 

Source: Fairfax County School Zone Safety Program 

Canada: Data-Driven Success in Speed Enforcement

Elovate and LAS Program

Ontario – The LAS Program with Elovate 

Elovate is proud to support the LAS (Local Authority Services) Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program in Ontario — a collaborative effort bringing advanced enforcement technology to smaller municipalities. 

Participating communities like Barrie and Innisfil have already seen results, with Parry Sound and others soon to join. Early data shows:

  • Noticeable reductions in average speeds within enforced zones
  • Strong local engagement and educational outreach
  • Widespread public support and positive feedback from community leaders

This shared-service model provides municipalities with a turnkey solution, from hardware deployment to data handling and compliance support, enabling them to make meaningful progress toward their road safety goals.

Grand Valley, Ontario – Small Town, Big Impact 

Even small communities are seeing big wins. In Grand Valley’s pilot program with Elovate: 

  • Violations dropped by over 50% within 60 days
  • High levels of public awareness and acceptance were recorded

Source: Town of Grand Valley Council Reports

Cyprus Speed Enforcement Program

Cyprus: Building Momentum in Europe 

Elovate’s program in Cyprus, launched in partnership with the Republic of Cyprus and the Cyprus Police, is helping tackle long-standing traffic issues: 

  • Over 80,000 violations recorded in the first six months of operation
  • Public education campaigns and media visibility have supported awareness
  • Cameras placed at high-risk junctions contributed to a 30% decrease in collisions at monitored sites
  • Cyprus is now leading the EU in reducing road fatalities caused by speeding, achieving one of the most significant year-over-year improvements across Europe

Sources: Cyprus Mail, European Transport Safety Council 

Source: Cyprus Mail

Sweeden Speed Enforcement Program

Sweden: Global Leader in Vision Zero

While not an Elovate client, Sweden’s pioneering Vision Zero approach serves as a model worldwide for predictive enforcement and cultural change: 

  • Fatalities on Swedish roads decreased by over 50% between 1997 and 2020
  • Speed cameras, along with engineering and design changes, helped make Sweden’s roads among the safest in the world
  • Public trust remains high, with broad political and social support 

Source: Vision Zero Network 

Public Acceptance Is Rising 

The success of ATE is not only measured in speed reductions or crash statistics but also in growing public support: 

  • Chicago, where one of the most extensive red light camera programs is in place, public support is strong. A 2021 IIHS survey across 14 major U.S. cities found that 65% of drivers in Chicago support red light camera enforcement. Additionally, a Northwestern University study found a 19% reduction in dangerous angle crashes at intersections with red light cameras. 
    Sources: IIHS Survey, Traffic Technology Today 
  • In Ontario, public approval exceeded 65% in municipalities where education campaigns preceded deployment, according to ASE Ontario’s 2023 report. 
    Source: ASE Ontario
  • In Cyprus, over 60% of citizens now support traffic camera use, a significant rise from earlier skepticism, following media campaigns and initial enforcement success. 
    Source: Cyprus Mail 

Safer Roads, Smarter Systems

Automated Speed Enforcement camera

Automated enforcement, when designed thoughtfully and implemented transparently, works. From local school zones in Virginia to the roads in Cyprus and structured Vision Zero corridors in Sweden, ATE continues to deliver measurable, equitable and more than anything, life-saving results. 

At Elovate, we’re proud to partner with communities leading this change and will continue to invest in the tools, data, and education that make safer streets a shared reality. 

Explore how we help communities achieve real impact at www.elovate.com 

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