Rhode Island/Cameras/Main

Based on information researched at the time this page was created, red light and speed cameras are legal statewide in Rhode Island.

No other camera types should be mapped in Waze.

Red Light Camera signage

Red light cameras

Currently, red light cameras are only in effect at 15 intersections in the Providence area, three intersections in Pawtucket, and two intersections along US-1 in Charlestown. To identify a valid red light camera, be sure to look for a sign near the intersection that says "Traffic Laws Photo Enforced", as shown on the right. Note that this requires Google Street View to be up-to-date, so it may be difficult to properly identify new cameras without either updates to GSV, or boots on the ground.

Speed cameras

Speed cameras are only allowed in school zones and are only turned on during school hours (7AM - 6PM). Currently, only the city of Providence are operating such cameras, with 15 cameras operating near schools throughout the city. While these are considered "mobile" cameras and can be relocated, the requirement to include warning signs to drivers of their existence means that they are generally stationary throughout the school year. Also, the city of Providence notifies the public whenever cameras are to be relocated before the start of each school year. As such, these cameras should be mapped in Waze, as it's better to warn drivers of an upcoming camera zone, even if that camera is sometimes turned off.