(b) The provisions of this section do not apply to any authorized emergency vehicle or where the technician inspecting the recorded image determines that the vehicle was lawfully participating in a funeral procession, or that the vehicle entered into the intersection in order to yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the liability of an operator of a vehicle for any violation of Section 9-8-020(c).
(d) A recorded image of a violation obtained by the automated traffic law enforcement system that has been reviewed in accordance with Section 11-208.3(b)(3) of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3 shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of subsection (a).
(e) The amount of the fine shall be as set forth in Section 9-100-020(d).
(f) The provisions of this section are subject to Sections 11-208.3 and 11-208.6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3 and 11-208.6 and the defenses specified in Section 9-100-060(b).
(g) The determination to issue a citation for a violation of this section is vested solely with the City of Chicago and may not be delegated to any vendor retained by the City.
(Added Coun. J. 7-9-03, p. 4349, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. I, § 4; Amend Coun, J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 7; Amend Coun. J. 4-18-12, p. 23762, § 6; Amend Coun. J. 5-6-15, p. 108500, § 5; Amend Coun. J. 10-4-23, p. 3349, § 2)