Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Shows Lives Saved in Several Safety Camera-Enforced Cities Served by Redflex

PHOENIX, AZ—February 1, 2011—Today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released a study that confirms a 24% reduction in fatalities (159 lives saved) across 14 U.S. cities with safety camera programs operating from 2004 to 2008. Had safety cameras been operating during that period in all large cities, a total of 815 deaths would have been prevented, the analysis found. In this comprehensive national study, all 99 cities in the U.S. with over 200,000 in population were considered. Sixty-two cities were involved in the final comparison, which spanned the course of two timeframes—from 1992 to 1996 and from 2004 to 2008—and compared crash rates before and after the safety cameras were implemented.

The largest reduction in fatal red light running crashes was found in Chandler, AZ, a Redflex partner since 2000, where the rate dropped 79%. Redflex partners with half the cities involved in the study, including Chandler and Phoenix, AZ, Toledo, OH, Chicago, IL and Bakersfield, Santa Ana and Sacramento, CA.

“Examining a large group of cities over several years allowed us to take a close look at the most serious crashes, the ones that claim people’s lives,” said Anne McCartt, IIHS Senior Vice President for Research and co-author of the study. “Our analysis shows that red light cameras are making intersections safer.”

“This is a substantial scientific analysis of almost 100 cities in the U.S. It is a powerful and unmistakable confirmation of the effectiveness of safety cameras in reducing fatalities,” said Karen Finley, CEO and President of Redflex. “We are proud to provide a technology that decreases death and injury on our streets and to serve half the cities that were surveyed in the study, including Chandler who experienced the largest decrease in fatalities.”

The in-depth analysis studies the aggregate effect of safety cameras in an entire community, not just at safety camera-enforced intersections. It also takes into account population density and land area over the two time periods. The following is an excerpt of the study:

“In the current study the cities that implemented red light camera programs had higher baseline crash rates, suggesting that government officials were motivated by safety concerns. Although automated traffic enforcement is not a panacea, the current study adds to the large body of evidence that red light cameras can prevent the most serious crashes. This evidence should be considered by communities seeking to reduce crashes at intersections.”

For the full study, visit: www.iihs.org.

Road Safety Camera Helps to Identify Driver in Deadly Hit & Run

PHOENIX, AZ—December 9, 2010—Today, Tempe, Arizona Police arrested a 20-year old man in connection with the dragging death of an Arizona State University student in May. The offender in the vehicle grabbed onto the purse strings of the 21-year old female victim, who became entangled in the straps when the vehicle fled the scene. Safety camera images, the sole property of Tempe, were a critical technological tool used to identify the apprehended suspect. Around the country, law enforcement agencies find safety cameras not only enforce traffic laws, but are useful investigation resources because they provide more situational awareness at the scene of a crime or motor vehicle crash.

“Good old fashioned police work coupled with the image pulled from our safety camera were useful pieces in solving the investigative puzzle,” said Sergeant Steve Carbajal, Tempe Police Department’s Media Relations.

Tempe, Arizona has a population of 175,000 with 58,000 matriculating students. Redflex and the City of Tempe partnered in 2007 to bring both intersection safety cameras and speed safety cameras to Tempe in order to reduce speeds on arterial streets and reduce motor vehicle crashes. In its very first year of the program, Tempe saw an overall 16% reduction of motor vehicle crashes. For more information on the Tempe, Arizona safety camera program, visit: http://www.tempe.gov/police/Trafficbureau/photo_radar_FAQs.htm

Redflex Traffic Systems Earns Honorable Mention as “Best Place to Work”

PHOENIX, AZ—December 3, 2010—Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. (Redflex), announced today it has received an honorable mention for the 2010 “Best Places to Work” by the Phoenix Business Journal.

“Best Places to Work,” which was started in 2003, recognizes Phoenix Valley companies who, through a third-party administered employee satisfaction survey, rank their respective companies as being the best places to work. The areas surveyed are varied parts of employee life, including workplace environment, leadership direction, culture and management practices.

“We have always felt strongly that employee involvement and commitment are lifelines of our organization, so it is with great pride that we receive this honor,” said Karen Finley, President and CEO of Redflex. Redflex was acknowledged for creating an enjoyable corporate culture and work environment that fosters personal and professional growth for its employees.

Winners and those companies with honorable mentions were announced at the “Best Places to Work” ceremony, Dec. 2 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix, and will be featured in the Dec. 3 edition of the Phoenix Business Journal.

REDFLEX Traffic Systems, Inc. Wins Unanimous Jury Verdict Vs ATS

June 8, 2010 – Phoenix, Arizona

REDFLEX Traffic Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce a unanimous jury verdict on all three claims brought against the company by American Traffic Solutions (ATS) in United States Federal District Court. Following a 2008 competitive bid solicitation for the Arizona Department of Public Safety traffic program where ATS was the losing bidder, ATS filed a lawsuit in Arizona state court (which ATS later dropped), subsequently filed an appeal with the Arizona Department of Administration (which was later dropped), but continued to pursue a case against REDFLEX in U.S. Federal Court in Arizona. REDFLEX Shareholder notifications were issued on November 18, 2008 and January 8, 2009.

The eight member jury in United States Federal Court in Phoenix, AZ rejected 33 assertions made by ATS which included false advertising, tortious interference with contracts, and unjust enrichment arising out of 12 contracts in 11 jurisdictions including Arizona. REDFLEX was represented by Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys: E. Jeffrey Walsh, Robert Mandel, and Stacey Gottlieb. Mr. Walsh stated, “The jury’s conclusive decision has fully vindicated REDFLEX’s position that it has always acted with the highest standards of business ethics in providing traffic safety technologies and service.”

Karen Finley, Chief Executive Officer of REDFLEX, commented, “We have always believed, and today’s decision overwhelmingly confirms, that ATS’s suit was nothing more than a baseless attempt to misuse the court system to win in a courtroom what it could not win in fair competition. For the last two years, we have never felt their claims had any merit and the jury decision today reflects complete agreement with that belief.”

British Columbia Selects Redflex Traffic Systems to Provide Intersection Safety Cameras

PHOENIX, AZ—April 30, 2010—Redflex Traffic Systems (Canada) Ltd (“Redflex”) announced its first ever Canadian contract in British Columbia. Redflex and Redflex Traffic Systems, the largest provider of road safety cameras in the U.S., are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Redflex Holdings.

Redflex has contracted with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) to supply, install and maintain 140 intersection safety camera systems and provide the Image and Infringement Processing System (IIPS).

ICBC is a Crown Corporation that provides automobile insurance and is also responsible for driver licensing, vehicle licensing and registration for over three million drivers across the Province of British Columbia. The Intersection Safety Camera program is an integral road safety initiative operated by the police in BC in partnership with ICBC to reduce the frequency of crashes associated with running a red light in various communities across the Province. The contract is for an initial term of six years with two additional two-year extension options. Redflex was selected after a rigorous assessment process that included a Proof of Performance phase that required Redflex to install and operate six intersection safety systems that were closely evaluated by ICBC.

According to the ICBC 2007 report, on average a fatality occurred every 21 hours on British Columbia’s roads. Canada’s Road Safety Vision 2010 calls for a 20% decrease in the number killed or seriously injured in speed or intersection-related crashes.

“British Columbia is a safety-minded technology leader that takes a thoughtful approach in operating road safety camera programs. Redflex is proud to be the selected partner to advance its technology to superior digital quality,” said Karen Finley, president and CEO of Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc. “Redflex has established a strong rapport with ICBC through the rigorous Proof of Performance phase and we look forward to a meaningful partnership that will yield in reduced accidents and fatalities in this populous province.”