City of Pembroke Pines Police Department
Traffic Section
Red Light Camera Enforcement Program

Why has the City of Pembroke Pines implemented a Photo Enforcement Program?

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nearly 2 million crashes annually occur in intersections. In 2006, red-light running resulted in almost 900 fatalities and 144,000 injuries.

Red-light running is a problem. It is believed that an automated red-light camera program will reduce the number of red-light collisions and injuries associated with these crashes. The purpose of this program is to increase traffic safety in the City of Pembroke Pines. The goal of the program is to reduce red-light running violations, crashes, and injuries without impacting city funds.

What is a red-light running violation?

A red-light running violation occurs when a motorist enters an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red. Motorists already in the intersection when the signal changes to red, waiting to turn for example, are not considered red-light violators.

Where are the red-light cameras located?

The intersections with camera installations are listed below. Each intersection is marked clearly with signs.

·    See List of intersections

How does the red-light camera work?
(click on the link above  to view a graphic representation)
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·    The system activates when motion is detected just prior to the stop bar AFTER the traffic signal has turned red. The cameras capture two images of an alleged violation, taken from the rear of the vehicle.

·    The first image shows the vehicle at the white stop bar and the illuminated red light.

·    The second image shows the violator in the middle of the intersection with the red light illuminated.

·    The license plate image is a close-up from one of the images captured.

·    Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, also is recorded.

·    Cameras also record a 12-second digital video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and six seconds after running the red light.

Why does the camera flash when no one actually runs the red light?

The red-light camera system is designed to take two rear photographs of a vehicle that may be committing a violation. The first rear image captures the vehicle prior to entering the intersection with the traffic signal red, and the second image shows the vehicle continuing through the intersection during the red signal phase.

On occasion, a vehicle approaching an intersection with a red light may come to a stop before entering the intersection yet trigger the red-light camera system, causing the flash to discharge. In addition, a vehicle approaching the intersection and making a right turn may not come to a complete stop but only slow before continuing to turn, triggering the red-light camera system and causing the flash to discharge.

The Police Department reviews each violation event captured by the red-light camera system and makes the final decision to issue a citation. All flash incidents do not equate to a citation; however, the imaging results in 80%+ accuracy in identifying excessive speed approaches.

What to do if you receive a Notice of Violation

Why did I receive this Notice of Violation?

Based upon images captured by the automated system, your vehicle was determined to have committed a red-light violation. As the vehicle owner, the Notice of Violation is mailed to you.

How much is the fine?

The fine is $158 for each offense.

How much time do I have to pay my Notice of Violation?

You must pay the penalty on or before the due date on your Notice of Violation or a Uniform Traffic Citation (“UTC”) will be issued to you. The due date for payment is located on the top and bottom right of your Notice of Violation. (Click on the Frequently Asked Questions link for more important details.)

What are my options (other)?

1. Pay the fine.

·    Pay Online. Logon to www.ViolationInfo.com by entering your Notice number and PIN number shown in the red box on the front right of your Notice. Click the Pay button. There is a convenience fee of $4.00 that will be assessed at the time of payment.

·    Pay by Mail. Mail your check or money order, payable to City of Pembroke Pines, in the enclosed envelope along with the coupon printed at the bottom of the notice. Write the Notice number and the license plate number on your check or money order. Do not mail cash. The mailing address is:

City of Pembroke Pines
Red Light Enforcement Program
P.O. Box 742503
Cincinnati, Ohio 45274-2503

·    Pay by Credit Card. Call toll free 1-866-790-4111 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. There is a convenience fee of $4.00 that will be assessed at the time of payment.

·    Pay in Person. You may drop off your payment in person

In a designated red light camera payment
lockbox next to the U.S. Mailbox
Located in front of the Building
S.E. Corner of Main Entrance
Pembroke Pines City Hall
10100 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
*It is recommended that you drop off your payment at least eight (8) days prior to the due date to allow time for processing.

2. Submit an Affidavit of Non-Responsibility.

You may submit an Affidavit of Non-Responsibility. Submit it if your vehicle was sold or stolen. If the vehicle was in the care, custody or control of another person, the Affidavit must be notarized. You may obtain an Affidavit of Non-Responsibility by visiting www.ViolationInfo.com or at the Violation Processing Center, P.O. Box 12129, Scottsdale, AZ 85267.

Please click on the “Frequently Asked Questions” link below for more important details on submitting an Affidavit of Non-Responsibility.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Together we can make Pembroke Pines safer.
Remember to slow down and stop on red.