Automatic Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD)

Stratford ATESD Program - Update

Link: [Warning Period Informational Notice]
Link:[Stratford, CT ATESD Plan Permit # 92325]
Link:[Stratford - About the Program Informational]

As Stratford’s Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program nears completion of installations, residents may begin noticing newly installed equipment within designated school zones throughout town. The Stratford Police Department would like to provide the community with an update regarding the program and its anticipated activation timeline.

The Town of Stratford has received authorization from the Office of State Traffic Administration (OSTA) to proceed with implementation of our ATESD program. Installation of all camera systems has been completed, and the program is expected to become operational beginning May 27, 2026.

The enforcement locations are as follows:
• Huntington Road at Bulldog Boulevard (Northbound/Southbound)
• Nichols Avenue at Wood Avenue (Northbound)
• Nichols Avenue at Grace Lane (Southbound)
• Nichols Avenue at Kenyon Road (Northbound)
• Nichols Avenue at Barbara Lane (Southbound)

This initiative is designed to enhance safety within school zones by discouraging excessive speeding and increasing driver awareness in areas where students, parents, crossing guards, and school staff are most active.

The selected locations were identified through a review of roadway characteristics, speed data, citizen complaints, traffic enforcement activity, and other safety-related concerns. Particular attention was given to areas with roadway designs or traffic patterns that have historically contributed to higher vehicle speeds.

In accordance with State of Connecticut requirements, the program will begin with a 30-day warning period before any citations are issued. That warning phase is anticipated to start on May 27, 2026. Additional public notifications and educational information will continue to be shared through the Stratford Police Department and Town of Stratford social media platforms, Town website, as well as the Mayor’s Newsletter.

Each enforcement area has been clearly marked with advance warning signage to promote driver awareness and voluntary compliance with posted school zone speed limits. The Stratford Police Department has also coordinated with popular navigation services, including Apple Maps and Waze, to assist motorists in identifying these locations. All recorded violations will undergo review and approval by authorized police personnel prior to the issuance of any citation.