Summary Findings from other Cities' Experiences with Red Light Photo ...

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Summary Findings from other Cities Experiences with Red Light Photo Enforcement Cameras
1. Which vendor did you utilize to implement red light photo enforcement? a. 5 cities use Redflex, 4 cities use Nestor, 2 use ACS (Affiliated Computer Services) and 2 use ATS (American Traffic Solution).
2. Did you have any issues with the vendor in the installation or post installation phases? a. Most cities indicated there were no issues regarding with the vendor in the installation or post installation phases. Fremont PD suggests having a clause in
the contract stating that the vendor will have 2-3 days to respond and handle a
problem that comes up.
3. Did you receive any legal challenges to installing red light photo enforcement cameras? a. Most cities indicated they never received any legal challenges. Those who did, gave the following grounds for the legal challenges: i. Speed traps ii. Operator issues 4. Have you had any significant legal challenges from individuals who have received red light tickets (beyond just fighting the ticket)? a. Several cities have received challenges from those drivers who were issued tickets. These are the challenges they faced: b. Roseville PD indicating that they have received some public records requests regarding the red light photo enforcement system. These requests can be time
consuming. c. Fremont PD received a challenge regarding the loop censors being speed traps.
d. Several cities warned about the creator of the www.highwayrobbery.net making public records requests. e. Pasadena PD received a challenge based on the scientific validity of the video cameras.
5. How was the red light photo enforcement concept received by your citizens? a. Every city, except San Diego, received no community backlash about the red light photo enforcement cameras. Each city indicated citizens who complained
after receiving a ticket, but once they saw the video from the intersection they
often agreed they were in the wrong. b. Several cities stressed the importance of seeking public input and educating residents prior to the cameras being installed. Others suggested stressing the
system as a public safety measure, not a revenue generator.
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