Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD)

The purpose of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) Program is to empower Connecticut municipalities to improve roadway and pedestrian safety within their communities. ATESD capture images of drivers committing traffic violations, such as speeding and running through red lights. The objective of this program is to improve public safety, change driver behavior, and save lives.

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 contains:

  • Guidelines for applying for an ATESD.
  • Requirements for installing an ATESD.
  • Criteria CTDOT will be using to evaluate plans submitted by Connecticut municipalities.

Link to the guidelines provided below:
Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device Program (ct.gov)

ATESD Checklist

T2 Center Safety Matters Coffee and Conversation
The Connecticut Safety Circuit Rider (SCR), Melissa Evans, and Joseph Ouellette, Executive Director of the Office of the State Traffic Administration (OSTA) met for a coffee and conversation virtual webinar about the new ATESD program.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnciJAsX9bE

Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD), T2 Center Road Safety Brief, 2024