As used in this chapter, words or terms shall have the following meanings unless the context or usage clearly indicates that another meaning is intended:
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM. A device within the city with one or more motor vehicle sensors working in conjunction with a red light signal to produce recorded images of motor vehicles entering an intersection against a steady or flashing red signal indication in violation of § 11-306 of the Illinois Vehicle Code ("Code"), Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-306, or similar violation of the City Municipal Code.
DISREGARDING A TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE. Failure to stop and remain stopped before an intersection that is controlled by a red signal as provided for in Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-306.
NO TURN ON RED. Where the motor vehicle comes to a complete stop and does not enter the intersection as defined by Ch. 625, Act 5, § 1-132, during the cycle of the red signal indication unless one or more pedestrians are present, even if the motor vehicle stops at a point past a stop line or crosswalk where a driver is required to stop, as specified in Ch. 625, Act 5, § 11-306(c) or this chapter.
RECORDED IMAGES. Images produced by the automated traffic law enforcement system, which consist of either two or more photographs; two or more microphotographs; two or more electronic images; or, a video recording showing the motor vehicle and, on at least one image or portion of the recording, clearly identifying the registration plate number of the motor vehicle.
TRAFFIC COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR. The person appointed as such through Article 25 of the Code and shall have the following additional powers: adopt, distribute and process automated traffic law violation notices and other notices required by this Article, collect money paid as fines and penalties, operate the automated traffic law enforcement system, and make certified reports to the Secretary of State as required by this Article.
(Ord. 07-04, passed 2-13-2007; Ord. 10-88, passed 12-28-2010)