For Immediate Release
January 27, 2009 |
Contact:
Josh Weiss
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
(480) 596-4613
josh.weiss@atsol.com |
Ocoee, FL Signs Contract with ATS for Red-light Camera Enforcement Program
Scottsdale, AZ – (January 27, 2009) – The City Commission of Ocoee, Florida approved a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to serve as the city’s red-light camera traffic safety program vendor. ATS serves more than 130 communities with red-light and speed camera programs, and is the largest vendor in Florida, already serving several communities including Apopka, Aventura, Bal Harbour, Brooksville, Casselberry, Collier County, Coral Gables, Cutler Bay, El Portal, Florida City, Hallandale Beach, Hialeah, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Lakeland, Miami Gardens, North Miami, North Miami Beach, Palm Coast, Pembroke Pines, Sunny Isles Beach, Temple Terrace and Winter Springs.
“Red-light cameras are an effective tool in helping local police to enforce traffic laws and improve public safety without any additional cost to taxpayers since the program is totally funded through red-light runners,”” said Ocoee Police Department Lieutenant Brad Draesher. “If we see a decrease in violations, crashes and injuries similar to what American Traffic Solutions has achieved in other Florida communities, Ocoee roadways will be much safer.”
Ocoee is 15-20 minutes from Orlando in western Orange County, which is one of the fastest growing counties in all of Florida. With a population of more than 30,000, Ocoee is continuing to grow and has averaged more than one new home a day for the past seven years.
ATS also contracts with the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to provide ATS’ PlatePass® cashless toll payment services for rental car companies and their customers who use the Florida toll roads.
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