Napa Launches Automated Red Light Enforcement Program with Elovate Technology
March 26, 2025 – In a major move to enhance road safety, the City of Napa has partnered with Elovate, a leader in innovative traffic safety solutions, to launch an Automated Red Light Enforcement Program at four high-risk intersections. This initiative underscores Napa’s dedication to protecting residents, businesses, and visitors by addressing red-light violations — a critical factor in many intersection collisions.
Transforming Road Safety in Napa
Recent data from the Local Roadway Safety Plan revealed that from 2016 to 2020, nearly 90% of Napa’s traffic collisions occurred at intersections. In 2020 alone, Napa ranked 9th among comparable California cities for fatal and injury crashes, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety. In response, the City Council approved Elovate’s state-of-the-art enforcement system aimed at reducing these alarming statistics and promoting safer streets.
Elovate’s advanced red-light enforcement technology utilizes high-resolution tracking radar cameras combined with sophisticated analytics to detect violations with remarkable precision. The system is designed to capture various infractions, including:
- Running red lights
- Left turns on red lights
- Right turns on red arrows
Phased Implementation and Public Awareness
The program officially launched in January, with initial installations at Soscol and Lincoln Avenues. The rollout will extend to the following intersections:
- Soscol Avenue and Imola Avenue (Highway 121)
- Highway 29 and Trower Avenue
- Redwood Road and Solano Avenue
To ensure public awareness and allow for adaptation, each installation featured a 30-day warning period during which violators received warnings instead of citations.
Proven Effectiveness of Automated Enforcement
Automated enforcement programs have demonstrated significant success in reducing traffic violations and improving safety. For example:
- Studies from Fairfax, Virginia, have shown that red-light safety cameras can reduce violation rates by approximately 40%.
- In larger cities with robust red-light enforcement, fatal red-light running crashes have been reduced by as much as 21%, according to research by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- Conversely, cities that discontinued such programs have experienced a 30% increase in fatal red-light running crashes.
By leveraging these proven solutions, Napa is joining a growing list of cities that are adopting data-driven safety measures to make their streets safer.
Promoting Equity and Accessibility
In alignment with Napa’s commitment to equitable enforcement, Elovate’s program includes fine reduction initiatives for individuals in financial need via the California Courts portal. This ensures that while safety is paramount, enforcement remains fair and accessible to all segments of the community.
A Commitment to Safer Communities
“Elovate is honored to work with the City of Napa to deliver a safer and more efficient road network,” said Todd Redmond, Customer Service Director at Elovate. “By combining advanced technology with a focus on equity and transparency, we aim to reduce preventable collisions and protect the lives of everyone who travels through Napa.”
About Elovate
Elovate transforms traffic management and safety with innovative, data-driven automated enforcement solutions. By integrating advanced photo enforcement technology, robust analytics, and efficient violation processing, Elovate helps communities proactively address dangerous driving behaviors. Committed to fostering safer streets and enhancing community quality of life, Elovate’s vision is to eliminate traffic fatalities while empowering cities and agencies to achieve this goal effectively and equitably.
Learn more about Elovate’s red-light safety solutions at elovate.com/solutions/red-light-safety.
