Here's a look at Ottawa's busiest red light cameras so far in 2024
![Red light camera in Ottawa A red light camera at the intersection of Gladstone Avenue and Rochester Street in Ottawa.](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/6/16/red-light-camera-in-ottawa-1-6444069-1686931571458.jpg)
King Edward Avenue and Wellington Street have been Ottawa's red light district so far this year, with hundreds of tickets issued for running red lights at intersections along the two streets.
Statistics show Ottawa's 85 red light cameras issued 6,698 tickets to drivers running red lights in the first two months of 2024. The cameras issued a total of 56,475 tickets to drivers in 2023 and 53,956 tickets for running red lights in 2022.
- Sign up now for daily CTV News Ottawa newsletters
- The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App
Three of the four busiest red light cameras are located on King Edward Avenue, the busy road connecting commuters to the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge and Gatineau.
The camera on King Edward Avenue at St. Patrick Street issued 623 tickets in the first two months of the year. The camera on King Edward Avenue at Besserer Street issued 244 tickets, while the camera on King Edward Avenue at St. Andrew Street issued 239 tickets.
Statistics show the camera on Wellington Street at Bay Street, near Parliament Hill, issued 435 tickets for running red lights in January and February.
The fine for being caught running a red light by the red light cameras is $325, which includes a service fee and victim surcharge. The ticket for running the red light is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle.
Here is a look at the top 12 red light camera locations in 2024
- King Edward Avenue southbound at St. Patrick Street – 623 tickets
- Wellington Street southbound at Bay Street – 435 tickets
- King Edward Avenue northbound at Besserer Street – 244 tickets
- King Edward Avenue northbound at St. Andrew Street – 239 tickets
- Hunt Club Road eastbound at Downpatrick Road – 190 tickets
- Carling Avenue eastbound at Holly Acres – 183 tickets
- Elgin Street eastbound at Pretoria Bridge/Queen Elizabeth Driveway – 173 tickets
- Kent Street northbound at Arlington – 163 tickets
- Carling Avenue eastbound at Island Park Drive – 159 tickets
- Catherine Street westbound at Kent Street – 157 tickets
- Walkley Road westbound at Ryder/Don Reid Drive – 146 tickets
- Berrigan Drive at Wessex/Greenbank – 144 tickets
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
![](https://www.ctvnews.ca/polopoly_fs/1.6979388.1722030190!/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_800/image.jpg)
Celine Dion delivers stirring comeback performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony
Against the rainy Paris night sky, Celine Dion staged the comeback of her career with a powerful performance from the Eiffel Tower to open the Olympic Games.
Jasper wildfire: 'Several weeks' before residents can return, premier says
Premier Danielle Smith said Friday afternoon in Hinton while weather conditions are cooler, the Jasper fire is still considered out of control and that Jasper residents can expect to be away from their homes 'for several weeks.'
Missing 3-year-old boy found dead in creek in Mississauga, Ont.: police
A three-year-old boy has been found dead a day after he went missing in a park in Mississauga, Ont., Peel police say.
Irish museum pulls Sinead O'Connor waxwork after just one day due to backlash
An Irish museum will withdraw a waxwork of singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor just one day after installing it, following a backlash from her family and the public, it told CNN in a statement on Friday.
Winnipeg senior's account overdrawn for $146,000 water bill
A Winnipeg senior is getting soaked with a six-figure water bill.
FBI says Trump was indeed struck by bullet during assassination attempt
Nearly two weeks after Donald Trump’s near assassination, the FBI confirmed Friday that it was indeed a bullet that struck the former president’s ear, moving to clear up conflicting accounts about what caused the former U.S. president’s injuries after a gunman opened fire at a Pennsylvania rally.
Driver charged after flashing high beams at approaching police
Orillia OPP arrested and charged a driver with impaired driving after flashing their high beams.
Turpel-Lafond won't sue CBC over Cree heritage report that took 'heavy toll': lawyer
The lawyer for a former judge whose claims to be Cree were questioned in a CBC investigation says his client is not considering legal action against the broadcaster after the Law Society of British Columbia this week backed her claims of Indigenous heritage.
Major Canadian bank experiences direct deposit outage on payday
Scotiabank says it has fixed a technical issue that impacted direct deposits on Friday morning.