The following words, terms, and phrases, when used herein, shall have ascribed to them the following meanings, except where the context indicates a different meaning.
AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM. The equivalent of "automated red light system" or "traffic control signal monitoring device." Said system/device is any photographic equipment linked to a violation detection system that synchronizes the taking of a photograph, video, or digital image with the occurrence of a traffic signal violation or moving infraction.
IN OPERATION. Operating in good working order.
NOTICE OF LIABILITY or CITATION. The notice of violation and shall include the following:
(1) The name and address of the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle, as indicated by the records of the Secretary of State, or, if such information is outdated or unattainable, then the last known address recorded in a United States Post Office approved database;
(2) The registration number of the motor vehicle involved in the violation;
(3) The violation charged, with specific reference to that section of the Berwyn Code of Ordinances allegedly violated;
(4) The location where the violation occurred;
(5) The date and time of the violation;
(6) A copy of the recorded images;
(7) The amount of the civil penalty imposed and the date by which the civil penalty should be paid if liability will not be contested;
(8) A statement that the recorded images are evidence of a violation of a red light signal;
(9) A warning that failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability within 30 days of the mailing of the notice of violation is an admission of liability and may result in a suspension of the driving privileges of the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle; and,
(10) A statement that the registered owner or lessee of the vehicle may elect to proceed either by paying the fine stated in the notice of violation or by challenging the charge in an administrative hearing or by contesting by mail.
PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT. May include, but is not limited to, devices which link a camera, and a computer, alone or in combination with other devises, to detect vehicles which have violated the traffic signal and to record an image of the motor vehicle, its occupants and other objects. Such a system may also include, but is not limited to, devices that detect stop bar infractions and vehicle speeds, camera, and computer, alone or in combination with other devices, to measure the speed of a motor vehicle or other object and to record an image of the motor vehicle, or other objects. The results of photographic video, or digital imaging equipment, means the images, speed measurement and any other data or information produced by the automated traffic enforcement system.
SYSTEM LOCATION. The approach to a street toward which a photographic, video, or electronic camera is directed and is in operation. It is the location where the automated camera system is installed to monitor offenses under this section.
VEHICLE OWNER. The person or entity identified by the Illinois Secretary of State motor vehicle registration (or with any other state vehicle registration office) as the registered owner of a vehicle.
(Ord. 11-25, passed 6-28-2011)