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1. Why does Lisle need red light cameras?

Traffic studies show that running a red light is a problem at several intersections within the Village. The goal of the Red Light Camera Program is to change driver behavior by encouraging compliance with traffic signal laws through around-the-clock enforcement.

2. Why aren’t Police Officers monitoring these intersections?

The Lisle Police Department is committed to the safety of their residents, but no community can afford to police every red light intersection 24 hours a day. Traditional enforcement also creates a safety hazard for the violator, other drivers, pedestrians and the officer when police chase a violator through a red light. This technology frees up officers to assist and protect residents in other ways.

3. Is this simply a way for the Village to make money?

The objective of this program is to deter drivers from disobeying the law. There is no cost to the Village for installing, operating or maintaining the system. The program is completely violator funded.

4. What is the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program?

Deaths caused by red light running are increasing at more than 3 times the rate of increase for all other fatal crashes. Sadly, the victims are often occupants of other vehicles or pedestrians who happen to be in the intersection. (Source: 5. Is red light running really a problem?

Each year in the United States, running red lights results in nearly 200,000 crashes, more than 800 deaths and 180,000 injuries. Four our of 5 crashes happened within 150 feet of an intersection. Someone runs a red light every 5 minutes in rush hour. (Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)

6. What is a red light violation?

There are 2 types of red light violations:

• Right turn on red without coming to a complete stop - You may be cited if you fail to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before turning right when the light is red. Turning right on red, after bringing your vehicle to a complete stop, is only allowed at intersections that do not have signs prohibiting such turns.
• Entering an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red - Motorists already in the intersection (waiting to make a turn for example) when the signal changes to red will not be cited.

7. What do I do if I receive a notice?

The fine is $100 for each violation.

8. How much time do I have to pay my red light violation notice?

You must pay the penalty fee on or before the due date on your violation notice. The due date is located on the top and bottom right of your Notice of Violation. Violators may view their digital images and video clip by logging onto the Red Light Violations online resource.

9. What are my options if I receive a violation?

Individuals receiving a violation notice have 2 options available: pay the fine or contest the violation. Payments may be made via mail, through a village specific toll-free number or on-line. Individuals wishing to contest may do so either by mail or by requesting an in person hearing.

The following are the only valid reasons for a contest:

• Police Officer already issued you a uniform traffic citation for the same violation (the citation issued by the Police Officer takes precedence over the violation notice)
• Vehicle or license plates were stolen and not recovered at the time of the violation
• Vehicle was leased or rented to another party and a written affidavit of the lessee of the vehicle and a lease agreement were submitted
• Vehicle was an emergency vehicle or lawfully participating in a funeral procession

10. What happens if I ignore the violation notice?

Failure to pay the penalty fee or to contest liability prior to the pay or contest date will result in a Determination of Liability being entered against you. You will be given additional time to pay, at which time, if payment has still not been received, a final Determination of Liability will be issued. If this notice goes unpaid, a late payment fee will be imposed and the fine increased. If this second notice remains unpaid, collections and an entry of a judgment against you may proceed. Failure to pay five violations may result in the owner’s drivers license being suspended.