The Office of Inspector General of the City of New Orleans (OIG) conducted an evaluation of the management and operations of the Traffic Camera Safety Program (TCSP or “program”). The purpose of the evaluation was to determine whether the program was operating in accordance with applicable laws, policies,and best practices, and whether the City provided effective oversight of the program.

The TCSP started in 2007 and used photos and video footage to issue trafficcitations for red light and speeding violations, particularly in school zones. The stated purpose of the program was to improve traffic safety.