ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Tuesday, Orange County commissioners unanimously agreed to extend the county’s red-light camera program for another decade.
The county has 57 cameras at 35 intersections, issuing $158 tickets to drivers caught running red lights.
According to its annual report, between July 2024 and June 2025, Orange County issued 79,569 red-light camera violations, generating more than $9.4 million in revenue. The county kept $5.3 million, while $3.5 million went to the state.
Central Florida is home to more red-light cameras than anywhere else in Florida. Orlando recently voted to add 55 cameras, bringing its total to 80. Orange County’s 10-year contract, worth $38.7 million, would build on a program that’s been in place for more than a decade.
The county says the cameras improve safety by changing how drivers behave at intersections, with the goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
Some drivers agree the cameras make a difference.
“Well, I think they improve driver habits, because people are more conscious of the red light, so they tend to be more careful when coming to a red light,” Charles Hunter, a local driver, said.
“Nobody wants a ticket.”
Another driver echoed that sentiment.
“It’s serious to obey the law. If you don’t, it can be very dangerous. I think it’s helpful for the community as well as children. I think it’s a great idea,” the driver said.
Most of the county’s revenue from citations covers the operating cost of the cameras. The remainder goes into the Public Works budget for traffic-related projects.