Automated Photo Red Light Enforcement Program News Conference

What:
News Conference announcing the installation and activation of the photo red light traffic enforcement camera within Operations-Valley Bureau.

When:
Thursday, March 22, 2007
8:00 a.m.

Where:
Intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Vanowen Street, southeast corner of the intersection.

Who:
Councilmember Tony Cardenas, Council District No. 6
Councilmember Greig Smith, Council District No. 12
Commander Valentino Paniccia, Assistant C/O, Operations-Valley Bureau
Commander Sergio Diaz, C/O, Special Operations Bureau
Captain James Miller, C/O, Van Nuys Area
Captain Fabian Lizarraga Acting C/O, Valley Traffic Division
Lieutenant Charles Carlton, Acting C/O, Emergency Operations Division
Sgt. Matthew MacWillie, Traffic Coordination Section

Why:
The Los Angeles Police Department has new automated enforcement cameras at the intersection of Balboa Boulevard and Vanowen Street. The news conference will highlight the system’s capabilities and advise the motoring public of its existence.

DVDs from the equipment manufacturer, detailing the features and explaining how it is utilized to assist traffic officers, will be distributed to the media at the conclusion of the news conference.

For further information, contact Media Relations Section at 213-485-3586.