How Do I Get Traffic Center Footage After St. Louis Car Accident?

In St. Louis, traffic camera footage typically isn't recorded for later retrieval. Here's why:

• Live Monitoring: The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) uses traffic cameras for live traffic flow monitoring. They help identify congestion and direct emergency responders.
• No Recording: Video and photos from MoDOT cameras are only available in real-time and are not stored.

However, there are alternative ways to obtain footage that might be helpful for your case:

• Private Traffic Camera Companies: Explore services like St. Louis Traffic Cam Archive or Missouri Traffic Cam Archive. These companies maintain archives of traffic camera footage from various locations, but there might be a fee involved for retrieval.
• Police Report: The police report from the accident might mention if nearby buildings or businesses have security cameras that captured the incident. These could provide valuable footage.
• Witness Dashcam Footage: Inquire with any witnesses if they have dashcam footage that might have captured the accident.

If you believe traffic camera footage might exist, contacting the St. Louis Police Department and explaining your situation might be worthwhile. They can advise on how to proceed.