IL SB0635

Automated traffic law enforcement systems may record red light violations using sensors and cameras at intersections, producing images that include vehicle, license plate, time, date, and location of violation.

Municipalities and counties must provide alleged violators with website access to recorded images and issue written notices within 30-90 days containing violation details, recorded images, penalty amounts, and options to pay, complete traffic education, or contest the charge.

Civil penalties cannot exceed $100 for the violation plus up to $100 additional for failure to pay or complete traffic education; violations are not recorded on driving records and suspension occurs only after 5 combined violations from automated systems.

Intersections with automated systems must display warning signs, comply with Illinois Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for yellow light intervals, and municipalities must conduct safety impact studies showing crash data before and after installation for 36 months.

This law applies only to Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Madison, McHenry, St. Clair, and Will counties; vendors cannot be compensated based on citations issued or revenue generated; vehicle lessors are not liable if they provide lessee information within 60 days of request.