FAQ – Automated Red-Light Enforcement
Question: Why are Red Light Cameras being installed?
Answer: More than two people are killed every day on U.S. roads by impatient and reckless
red-light running drivers, according to data analysis performed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic
Safety. The most recent crash data available shows 939 people were killed in red light running
crashes in 2017 — a 10-year high and a 28% increase since 2012. With the number of red-light
running crashes on the rise, AAA calls for drivers to use caution when approaching. signalized
intersections, and for pedestrians and cyclists to stay alert when crossing the street.
Automated Enforcement is endorsed as a safety tool by the Governor’s Highway Safety
Association, AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety and the National Safety Council.
Question: How will I know where the cameras are?
Answer: As a warning to drivers, the Police Department has placed new photo enforcement
signage that is clearly visible at all red-light intersections being enforced by cameras. Additionally,
the Police Department will provide an initial 30-day warning period, during which time drivers will
get used to the new signs and red-light runners will receive Warning Notices in the mail.
Question: I have received a Warning Notice. What do I do?
Answer: Warning Notices are courtesy notices extended by the Police Department, in addition
to new clearly visible signs, as a means of notifying drivers of stepped-up enforcement at the
intersections. If you received a Warning Notice no further action is required. All drivers are
encouraged to obey the law, slow down, and Stop-On-Red.
Question: What intersections are enforced?
Answer:
• Hansel Ave @ Oak Ridge Rd NB
• Hansel Ave @ Fairlane Ave NB
• Hoffner Ave @ S Conway Rd EB
• Oak Ridge Rd @ Hansel Ave EB
Question: What are the criteria for receiving a ticket?
Answer: Vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on
the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall
remain standing until a green indication is shown.
Question: How much is the fine?
Answer: The violation fine is $158. Payments are due by the “Pay By” date listed on the citation.
Question: Can I view my violation?
Answer: Yes. Login to www.zerofatality.com and enter your license plate number and password
which you will find on your notice of violation. You will be able to view photos and video of the
violation through website portal.
Question: What hours do the cameras operate?
Answer: 24/7 - 365 days a year
Question: I have received a Red-Light Violation Ticket. How do I pay for it?
Answer: You may mail a check or money order to the address printed on the citation and pre-
printed return envelope.
For faster credit card payments, you may pay securely online at www.zerofatality.com. Electronic
payments post the same day and you can receive a confirmation via. e-mail, available 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
Question: If I get a ticket, will my insurance go up?
Answer: Citations are civil offenses, not criminal infractions. No points are assessed on your
driving record for automated enforcement violations.
Question: How do the Cameras work? Are they accurate?
Answer: The enforcement program utilizes state of the art radar that tracks and monitors up to
7 lanes of traffic simultaneously. Radar is accurate within .1 miles per hour. High-definition
images showing the light on red, the vehicle position before the stop line and after the line while
light is red are captured along with a 60 second HD video of the entire event.
Question: What happens to ticket revenue?
Answer: According to state law, paid citation revenue must be utilized for law enforcement
activities that will make communities safer, such as police equipment and new school resource
officers etc.
Question: Where can I read the law on automated enforcement?
Answer: Please click on the following link for the latest version of the Official Code of Florida.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-
0399/0316/Sections/0316.0083.html
