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ADDITIONAL RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS TO GO LIVE ON OCTOBER 1, 2009
On October 1, 2009, the City of Naperville will implement two additional Red Light Enforcement cameras at the following locations:
- Route 59 and Diehl Road (northbound/southbound)
- Ogden Avenue and Aurora Avenue (northbound and westbound)
The monitored intersections are marked with signs that read “Red Light Photo Enforced.” During the first 30 days of operation, warning violations will be issued. After the 30-day warning period, red light violation citations will be issued.
Overview
In the interest of traffic safety, the City of Naperville began operating its first Red Light Enforcement cameras at the intersection of North Aurora Road and Route 59 the week of December 28, 2008.
A variety of enforcement efforts and studies at Naperville intersections show that there is an opportunity to measurably improve safety at certain intersections through the implementation of a Red Light Enforcement program. The Naperville Police Department reports 1,286 red-light citations were issued in 2006 and 1,190 citations were issued in 2005.
According to the 2006 Naperville Transportation Survey, the public desires increased compliance at traffic signals, with more than 77 percent of respondents indicating that they were “extremely” or “somewhat” supportive of this initiative. This solution had the highest approval rating of the choices that were offered.
For additional information on the program, download the following Naper Notice:
Goals of the Red Light Enforcement Program
The City of Naperville has three main goals in relation to the red light enforcement program:
- Reduce the number of injury/death crashes through the reduction of right angle and turning collisions.
- Reduce the total number of crashes at an intersection.
- Reduce the number of red light violations at an intersection.
Studies have shown that the implementation of red light cameras have reduced injury related crashes by 25-30 percent at intersections. The City of Chicago has reported reductions in red light violations of an average of 40 percent where red light cameras have been installed.
Program Results
Since implementing the Red Light Enforcement cameras at Route 59 and North Aurora Road, data indicates the following:
- Total crashes are down 19%
- Angle/Turning Crashes are down 75%
- Rear end crashes are down 8%
- Injury crashes are down 33%*
*Injury crashes consistent with 2005 and 2007, down 60% from 2006
Enforcement
In accordance with the law and the objectives of the program, the Naperville Police Department will approve citations to those violators who jeopardize the safe and efficient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Citations WILL BE issued to registered owners whose vehicles:
- Run red lights without stopping.
- Make right turns against red lights without stopping.
- Stop after crossing the limit line/stop bar while making a right turn against a red light, forcing a pedestrian or a bicyclist into the roadway.
Citations WILL NOT be issued if:
- A motorist stops after the stop bar (unless they force a ped or bike from the crosswalk).
- A motorist stops and then proceeds forward to get greater sight distance and completes the right turn.
- A left turning vehicle waiting in front of the stop bar for a gap, completes a left turn on red.
- A vehicle enters the intersection on yellow.
Administrative Hearing Process
Registered vehicle owners will have the right to contest a citation through the city’s new administrative hearing system for red light enforcement violations. An administrative hearing system is a local method to judge municipal violations rather than going through the county court process.
For more information on the city's administrative hearing process, download the following fact sheet:
Benefits of an administrative hearing process include:
- More convenient time and location for hearings for the community,
- Reduced costs ($25 administrative fee versus $50 court costs),
- Reduced costs for the city (two officers required for administrative hearings once per month versus multiple officers needed to attend DuPage County Circuit Court over multiple dates per month),
- Reduced burden of additional cases on the DuPage County Court docket,
- Expedited enforcement; there will be no continuances unless necessary, and
- No prosecutors required to attend the administrative hearing process.
State Statute for Running Red Lights
Frequently Asked Questions
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