Why does West Dundee need Red Light Photo Red Light Photo Red Light Cameras? Enforcement Enforcement studies show that Red Light Running is a problem at several Deaths caused by red light running are intersections within the Village. The increasing at more than three times the goal of the camera program is to rate of increase for all other fatal crashes. change driver behavior by Sadly, the victims are often occupants of encouraging compliance with traffic other vehicles or pedestrians who happen signal laws through around-the- to be in the intersection. Source: Federal Highway Administration Safety Website. Safety.fhwa.dot.gov clock enforcement. The Village is asking the residents of West Why aren’t Police Officers Dundee to respect the rules of the road monitoring these and to consider not only their safety but intersections? the safety of others.

The West Dundee Police Department The Red Light Camera System is designed is committed to the safety of their to encourage everyone to adopt safer residents, but no community can driving habits and eliminate unnecessary afford to police every red light injuries and deaths. intersection 24 hours a day. Changing Driver Behavior Traditional enforcement also creates The Village of West Dundee’s One Intersection at a Time a safety hazard for the violator, Red Light Cameras other drivers, pedestrians and the are located at officer when police chase a violator Is Red Light Running through a red light. This technology really a problem? frees up officers to assist and Route 31 & Boncoscky protect residents in other ways. Each year in the United States, Route 31 & Higgins N Red Light Running results in Is this simply a way for the nearly 200,000 crashes, more Village to make money? For more information please visit than 800 deaths and 180,000 www.wdundee.org injuries. The objective of this program is to deter drivers from disobeying the Four in five crashes happened law, not catch them. There is no within 150 feet of an intersection. cost to the Village for installing, operating or maintaining the Someone runs a red light every5 system. The program is completely violator funded. minutes in rush hour. Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Red Light Photo I’ve received a Violation, Common Misconceptions what are my Options? “The red light cameras take a picture of Enforcement Individuals receiving a Violation Notice have the driver of the vehicle”. Two Options available: Pay the Fine or Contest Not true. A violation of the Red light What is a Red Light Violation? the Violation. Payments may be made via mail, Camera Ordinance is a Civil Violation There are Two Types of Red Light thru a Village specific toll-free number or on- assessed against the owner of the Violations: line. Individuals wishing to contest may do so vehicle.  Right without either by mail or by requesting an in person hearing. coming to a complete stop. “I cannot dispute a photo enforced ticket You may be cited if you fail to bring your without expensive court costs”. The following are the only valid reasons for a vehicle to a complete stop before turning Not true. As of January 2011, Illinois law contest: right when the light is red. Turning right prohibits any community from charging on red, after bringing your vehicle to a additional fees to individuals wishing to •Police officer already issued you a uniform traffic complete stop, is only allowed at contest a photo enforced violation. intersections that do not have signs citation for the same violation (the citation prohibiting such turns. issued by the police officer takes precedence “Photo Enforced Violations do not allow  Entering an intersection after over the Violation Notice). for due process”. the traffic signal has turned Not True. Photo Enforced Violations red. •Vehicle or license plates were stolen and not provide more due process than Officer Motorists already in the intersection recovered at the time of the violation, issued violations. Individuals contesting (waiting to make a turn for example) the citation may do so either in person when the signal changes to red will •Vehicle was leased or rented to another party, or via the mail, and the digital images not be cited. and a written affidavit of the lessee of the vehicle and a lease agreement were submitted, presented provided a far more accurate account of the circumstances. What do I do if I receive a •Vehicle was an emergency vehicle or lawfully Notice? participating in a funeral procession. The camera flashes and automatically The fine is $100.00 for each violation. sends out a ticket”. What happens if I ignore Not true. Seeing a flash does not mean How much time do I have the Violation Notice? a ticket is generated. The camera does not automatically send out tickets. All to pay my Red Light Failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest digital evidence (including video) is Violation Notice? liability prior to the Pay or Contest Date will reviewed by a trained West Dundee You must pay the civil penalty on or result in a Determination of Liability being Police Officer. No Citations are issued before the due date on your Violation entered against you. You will be given without Police Officer approval and Notice. The due date is located on the top additional time to pay, at which time, if authorization. and bottom right of your Notice of payment has still not been received, a Final Violation. Determination of Liability will be issued. If this “Photo enforcement is BIG BROTHER”. notice goes unpaid, a late payment fee will be Not True. Photo enforcement technology Violators may view their digital images imposed and the fine increased. If this Second has been applied all over the and video clip by logging onto: Notice remains unpaid, collections and an entry and collar county area for several years. of a judgment against you may proceed. To date, there is not a single instance Failure to pay Five (5) Violations may www.redlightviolations.com of alleged abuse of this technology that result in the Owner’s Drivers License would support any “Big Brother Being Suspended. Watching” claims. TIMELINE OF NOTICES AND FINES II II

Police Violation Department Notice of Violation Notice of Final Notice of Late captured by Approved by Approves Determination 14 days - 35 days Determination 14 days Penalty Red Speed Red Speed Print/Mail of Liability of Liability Camera Ops Notice of Red Light Violation

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Contest By Mail

Notice of In-Person Hearing

Findings Findings, Decision Notice of Final Notice of Decision Order: Liable 35 days 14 days Not Liable Late Penalty 14days~

y (..___EN-D ) Determination of Liability/Findings Decision Order: Final Determination of Liability: Fine Becomes DEBT DUE Petition and Appeal are no longer 3 Options an option. 1. Pay 2. Petition to Administrative Adjudicator 3. Appeal within 35 days to Circuit Court