New Red Light Cameras Activated in Davenport

Drivers face $100 fines after 30-day warning period

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:19am

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An abstract, blurred image of a car speeding through an intersection, with streaks of bright colors representing the motion and chaos of the scene.Davenport's new red light cameras aim to curb dangerous driving and reduce collisions caused by drivers running red lights.Davenport Today

Three new red light cameras have been installed and activated in Davenport, Iowa at key intersections along Veterans Memorial Parkway, Route 61, and 53rd Street. The cameras will issue $100 fines to drivers who run red lights, following a 30-day warning period.

Why it matters

Red light running is a major traffic safety issue in Davenport, with over 20,000 violations recorded in 2025. The new cameras are part of the city's efforts to improve intersection safety and reduce collisions caused by drivers disregarding traffic signals.

The details

The new red light cameras are located at the intersections of Veterans Memorial Parkway and U.S. Route 61, Route 61 and Kimberly Road near Welcome Way, and 53rd Street and Elmore Avenue. The cameras are now active, but the city will provide a 30-day warning period before issuing $100 citations to violators.

  • The new red light cameras were activated in April 2026.
  • Davenport recorded over 20,000 red light violations in 2025.

The players

Davenport Police

The Davenport Police Department is responsible for enforcing the new red light camera program and issuing citations to violators.

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What’s next

After the 30-day warning period, the city will begin issuing $100 fines to drivers caught running red lights at the three new camera locations.

The takeaway

The installation of these new red light cameras in Davenport is a proactive step to improve intersection safety and reduce the number of dangerous red light violations that have been an ongoing issue in the city.