How Miami’s Traffic Cameras Can Help Prove Your Car Accident Case
When a car accident happens in Miami, the aftermath can feel like chaos—conflicting stories, limited witnesses, and insurance companies quick to cast doubt. But one thing that can cut through the confusion? Traffic camera footage.
Across Miami-Dade County, intersections and highways are monitored by cameras designed for traffic management—but these same devices often hold crucial evidence for injury claims. At Pezon Law, we help clients understand how to locate, preserve, and use traffic camera footage to strengthen their case. Because in South Florida, it’s not just about what happened—it’s about proving it.
Why Traffic Camera Footage Matters
Traffic cameras provide a neutral, factual view of an accident. In a city as busy as Miami, where witnesses are rare and memories fade fast, video evidence can show:
Which driver had the light or right-of-way
How fast each vehicle was traveling
The exact point of impact and direction of travel
Whether one driver ran a red light, made an illegal turn, or was distracted
Having that visual record can make all the difference when the other driver’s story doesn’t line up with reality.
How to Access Miami Traffic Camera Footage
Florida law allows certain accident footage to be requested from government agencies, but time is critical. Most city or county systems only retain video for a few days or weeks.
Here’s how the process typically works:
Identify which agency manages the camera – Miami-Dade County, FDOT, or a city traffic department.
Submit a public records request or contact law enforcement for access.
Act quickly—once deleted, footage is almost impossible to recover.
Let your attorney handle it—law firms can request and preserve footage properly under Florida law.
At Pezon Law, we handle this process fast, ensuring critical video evidence isn’t lost before it can be used to support your claim.
When Camera Footage Helps Most
Traffic footage can be vital in:
Intersection accidents (disputes over who had the green light)
Hit-and-run crashes (identifying the fleeing vehicle)
Rear-end or multi-car collisions (establishing chain reactions)
Pedestrian or bicycle accidents (showing crosswalk activity)
In many Miami cases, traffic video has been the deciding factor in proving fault and recovering full compensation.
Other Types of Helpful Footage
Beyond city traffic cameras, you may also be able to collect video from:
Nearby businesses or parking lot cameras
Private security systems (like Ring or Nest)
Dashcams from your car or witnesses’ vehicles
Even a few seconds of footage can turn a “he said, she said” case into a solid, provable claim.
Pezon Law: Turning Evidence Into Results
In Miami, traffic camera footage can mean the difference between doubt and proof. At Pezon Law, we know where to look, how to request it, and how to use it to protect your rights.
📞 Contact Pezon Law for trusted guidance after a Miami car accident—or any personal injury case. Because when it comes to proving your case, every frame counts.
