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RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION

      

INFORMATION ABOUT RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT

Red Light Enforcement began in August 2009. The Village of East Dundee began operating a red light enforcement camera at the intersection of Penny Ave. & Higgins Rd. in August, 2009. The intersection is identified as "Red Light Photo Enforced" through signage.The Village has three main objectives for implementing the program:
(1) to reduce the number of injury crashes resulting from right angle and turning collisions;
(2) reduce the total number of crashes at an intersection overall;
(3) reduce the number of Red Light Violations at the selected intersections.

Enforcement Citations

Enforcement Citations will be issued to motorists who run red lights without stopping
OR fail to come to a complete stop before turning right on red when safe to do so.
Motorists WILL NOT be cited if:
-The motorist enters an intersection on a green or yellow light which turns red before they have a chance to make a left turn.
-The vehicle was yielding to an emergency vehicle or lawfully participating in a funeral procession.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are my options if I receive a ticket?