The Connecticut Department of Transportation, along with municipalities, and other stakeholders have developed guidelines for the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Program. This guidance document contains:
- Guidelines for applying for an ATESD.
- Requirements for installing an ATESD.
- Criteria CTDOT will be using to evaluate plans submitted by Connecticut municipalities.
To help you follow the guidelines please use this ATESD plan checklist.
Click here for the ATESD Municipal Self-Certification.
Click here for a summary of Public Act 23-116 (refer to sections 10-14 and 16-18).
Click here for where PA 23-116 is codified into Section 14-307e of the General Statutes of Connecticut.
If you have questions about the guidelines, please contact the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA).
Additional Resources
- Sample letter and ordinance authorizing the use of Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices
- Connecticut Red Light Violation Tool (CT-REDV)
- Red traffic control signal definition (CGS Section 14-299)
- School Zone definition (CGS Section 14-212b)
- Office of State Traffic Administration (OSTA) approved school zones (with reduced speed limit)
- Pedestrian Safety Zone definition (CGS Section 14-307a)
- Qualified Census Tract Map for CTDOT
- Sample Vision Zero Action Plans
- NCHRP Report 729
- AAA’s Automated Enforcement Program Checklist
- FHWA Speed Safety Camera Program and Operations Guide
- Sample Photo Enforcement Report
- FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasure (Traffic Signal Change Interval)