(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of the traffic code ordinances of the Village of Newburgh Heights, the Village hereby adopts a civil enforcement program for automated speed enforcement system violations as outlined in this Chapter. This program imposes monetary liability on the registered owner of a vehicle for failure of an operator thereof to strictly comply with the posted speed limit in school zones or streets or highways within the Village of Newburgh Heights. The imposition of liability under this Chapter shall not be deemed a conviction for any purpose and shall not be made part of the operating record of any person upon whom the liability is imposed.
(b) The Chief of Police shall be responsible for administering the automated speed enforcement program. Specifically, the Chief of Police shall be empowered to deploy and operate the automated speed enforcement system within the Village of Newburgh Heights.
(c) Any ticket for an automated speed system violation pursuant to this section, known as a " ticket " shall:
(1) Be approved by a law enforcement officer of the Village of Newburgh Heights Police Department who shall:
A. Examine evidence of an alleged violation recorded by the automated speed enforcement system to determine whether a speeding infraction has occurred, and
B. Determine whether the recorded images in connection with an alleged violation shows an infraction, contains a date and time of the alleged violation, shows the letters and numerals on the vehicle's license plate and shows the state in which the license plate was issued.
(2) Be forwarded by first-class mail or personal service to the registered owner's address as given on the state's motor vehicle registration.
(3) Clearly state the manner in which the violation may be contested.
(4) Comply with the applicable requirements of state law.
(Ord. 2023-26. Passed 6-21-23.)