For the purposes of the Albuquerque Automated Speed Enforcement Ordinance, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
ASE SYSTEM FINE. The fine assessed for a violation, as set forth in § 7-15-3 or successor provision under this article (or successor article of the city's codified ordinances).
ASE SYSTEM FINE NOTICE. A written document mailed to the address of the registered owner or nominee stating that a violation has occurred and payment is due.
CAMERA SPEED DEVICE or "CSD”. The instrument that detects a violation of this article. The definition includes but is not limited to cameras and electronic speed detection equipment reasonably relied upon by police officers.
CONTRACTOR. A person or entity that enters into a contract with the City of Albuquerque to provide photographic or electronic evidence of a speed violation through a CSD.
DEPARTMENT. The Albuquerque Police Department.
DRIVER. The person operating a motor vehicle at the time of a violation.
IDENTIFY. To submit information on the actual driver of a vehicle sufficient to allow the city to locate and notify the driver in lieu of the registered owner, including but not limited to the name and address of the driver.
NOMINATE or NOMINATION. A written statement by the registered owner identifying the actual driver of a car as the responsible party for a violation.
NOMINEE. The person or entity identified by the registered owner as the driver or responsible party.
NUISANCE. The act of operating a vehicle in violation of this article.
OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT. A written statement signed under oath and submitted to the city or the city's contractor under penalty of perjury by the registered owner of a vehicle who asserts therein that the registered owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of a violation.
RESPONDENT. An accused violator who has received an ASE System Fine Notice and requested a hearing.