July 28, 2025
For Immediate Release
Contact: Chief Erik Costa, 860-638-4100

Middletown Police Department – Automated Traffic Safety Devices

The Middletown Police Department has implemented Automated Traffic Enforcement Cameras on Washington Street as part of its continued commitment to improving roadway and pedestrian safety. These cameras are designed to monitor vehicle speeds and are a key component of Middletown’s broader USDOT/CTDOT Safe Streets Initiatives and Vision Zero strategies, which aim to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

As of Monday, June 9, 2025, speed enforcement cameras are fully operational in both the eastbound and westbound lanes of Washington Street. In compliance with Connecticut state law, a 30-day warning period began on June 6, 2025. During this time, drivers exceeding the posted speed limit received warning notices rather than citations.

Violations are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle, regardless of who was operating it at the time of the offense, as per state law. Each violation is mailed to the registered owner and includes clear instructions for online payment through the City of Middletown’s payment portal or by scanning the QR code provided on the notice. Please note: There is NO in-person payment option.

For more information on the Automated Traffic Enforcement Camera Program, please contact the Middletown Police Department 860-638-4093 or visit our official website and click on "Automated Traffic Safety Devices."

Data Summary

Below is a preliminary comparison of traffic trends from June 6 – July 28, 2024 (before implementation) versus June 6 – July 28, 2025 (after camera implementation). Please note, this represents a small sample size:

June 6^th –July 28^th 2024:

City:

Motor Vehicle Crashes: 215

Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 37

Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 1

Washington Street:

Motor Vehicle Crashes: 48

Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 7

Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0

June 6^th – July 28^th 2025:

City:

Motor Vehicle Crashes: 200

Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 21

Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0

Washington Street:

Motor Vehicle Crashes: 35

Motor Vehicle Crashes with Injuries: 5

Motor Vehicle Crashes Fatal: 0

Update: Automated Traffic Safety Device (ATSD) Program

We are already seeing a clear reduction in traffic incidents across the city. With the upcoming activation of ATSDs on Country Club Road and Westfield Street, we anticipate a further decrease in motor vehicle crashes.

ATSD units have been installed on:

• Country Club Road, near Moody Elementary School
• Westfield Street, near Spencer School

Please note: These cameras are not yet active. A public announcement will be made prior to activation, in accordance with Connecticut state law. 

Below is an update on the activity and performance of the Washington Street ATSD during its first month of operation:

Program Highlights

• Total Citations Issued: 9,819
• Total Revenue Billed: $606,000
• Total Revenue Collected: $30,790

Violation Breakdown by Speed over Limit

Local Impact

• Middletown Residents Cited: 1,021

We have scheduled an Open House for August 6^th at 6:00 pm, at the Middletown Police Department for questions regarding the Middletown Police Department.