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1. What is captured by the red light camera system?

The Redflex red light camera
systems consist of a digital still camera and one digital video camera. These systems are able to capture
multiple digital still images of the violation including the license plate of the violator’s vehicle and facial
image of the driver. The system also captures a twelve (12) second digital video clip of the violation
(six seconds preceding the violation and six seconds post violation).

2. I received a citation. How can I view the photo?

All red light violators at these intersections will
receive citations in the mail. Upon receiving the citation, the violator will have the opportunity to pay the
fine or contest the citation.

3. What constitutes running a red light?

A red light violation occurs when a motorist deliberately enters an
intersection after the signal light has turned red. Motorists who are already in an intersection when the
signal changes to red - while waiting to turn, for example, - will not be ticketed.

4. Why can't you just put police officers at busy intersections?

Enforcing traffic laws in dense urban areas by
traditional means poses special difficulties and dangers for police, who in most cases, must follow a
violating vehicle through a red light to stop it. This can endanger other motorists and pedestrians,
and police officers simply can't be everywhere at once. Unfortunately, Ventura does not have the resources to allow
police to patrol intersections as often as would be needed to ticket all red light runners, but red light
camera systems work 24/7 and free police officers to focus on other enforcement needs.

5. Do the cameras photograph every vehicle passing through an intersection?

No - The
cameras photograph only those vehicles that enter an intersection after the light has turned red. Drivers
who enter on yellow and find themselves in an intersection when the light changes to red aren't
photographed. This technology is intended to catch vehicles driven by motorists who intentionally enter
an intersection well after the signal has turned red.

6. Does someone review the citation before it is issued?

Yes - Each citation is reviewed before it is
issued to ensure that the vehicle is in violation. Tickets are mailed to vehicle owners only in cases where
it's clear the vehicle ran the red light and where the photographed driver's gender matches that of the
licensed owner or a licensed driver in their household. In addition, a photo red light citation is a valid
traffic ticket, per California Vehicle Code 21455.5.

7. Do red light cameras unreasonably violate privacy?

No - Driving on public roads is a regulated
activity, not a right. By obtaining a license, motorists agree to abide by certain rules - to obey traffic
signals, for example. When citations are issued, the only recognizable person in the photos is the driver -
all passenger faces have been carefully blocked out.