(A) The city hereby adopts an automated traffic enforcement system for the purpose of using photographic, video, or digital imaging equipment to record visual images of vehicles entering intersections in violation of the Berwyn Code of Ordinances and using said images as the basis of issuing a notice of violation to the owners of such vehicles within 30 days of the infraction.
(B) The Traffic Compliance Administrator is hereby empowered to adopt procedures and appoint representatives for the purpose of constructing the physical automated traffic signal enforcement system, screening potential violations, reviewing video of potential violations, issuing notices of violations, scheduling and conducting administrative hearings of alleged violations, collecting civil penalties and fines, executing any and all other processes and/or procedures necessary to carry out the automated traffic signal enforcement system program.
(C) The Police Department shall work closely with the Traffic Compliance Administrator and shall be responsible for implementing the automated traffic signal enforcement system for traffic signal enforcement and is hereby empowered to place the photographic equipment at locations within the city where the Department considers there to be a need for enhancement of existing public safety mechanisms of enforcing traffic laws in order to detect and record vehicles crossing an intersection against a red light. The Police Department shall maintain a list available to the public of locations so monitored. The Police Department or its designee(s) shall also erect in conspicuous locations, including major thoroughfares leading into or away from the city, signs notifying drivers that an automated traffic enforcement system may be in use within municipal territorial limits.
(D) Any citation, known also as a "notice of violation" for an automated red light violation pursuant to this section shall:
(1) Be processed by officials or agents of the city;
(2) Be forwarded by first-class mail or personal service to the vehicle's registered owner's address as given on the state's motor vehicle registration; and
(3) Clearly state the manner in which the notice of violation may be paid and/or appealed.
(Ord. 11-25, passed 6-28-2011)