For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ADMINISTRATOR.” The village’s Traffic Control Administrator.
“AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM.” A device 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 red light signal in violation of ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-306 or a similar provision of this village code.
“AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATION.” A motor vehicle entering an intersection against a red signal indication in violation of § 11-306 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-306), or similar provision of this village code, as described in ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-208.6. However, no “AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATION” shall exist where a motor vehicle comes to a complete stop and does not enter the intersection, as defined by § Section 1-132 of the Code (ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 1-132), during the cycle of the red signal indication unless one or more pedestrians or bicyclists 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 ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-306(c) or similar provision of this village code.
“CERTIFIED REPORT.” A report concerning five or more unpaid fines or penalties for automated traffic law violations made by the village to the Secretary in accordance with ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 6-306.5.
“CODE.” The Illinois Vehicle Code, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 §§ 1-100, et seq.
“DETERMINATION NOTICE(PAST DUE NOTICE).” A notice of final determination of automated traffic law violation liability issued pursuant to ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-208.3 and pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
“RECORDED IMAGES.” Images showing the time, date and location of an automated traffic law violation recorded by an automated traffic law enforcement system on: (i) two or more photographs, (ii) two or more microphotographs, (iii) two or more electronic images, or (iv) 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. Recorded images showing an automated traffic law violation shall be made available to the alleged violator by providing the alleged violator with a website address, accessible through the internet.
“SECRETARY.” The Illinois Secretary of State.
“SUSPENSION NOTICE.” A notice of impending driver’s license suspension issued pursuant to ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 § 11-208.3 and pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
“SYSTEM.” Individually, an automated traffic law enforcement system or, collectively, automated traffic law enforcement systems established in the village pursuant to this chapter.
“VILLAGE.” The Village of Tinley Park, Cook and Will Counties, Illinois.
“VIOLATION NOTICE.” An automated traffic law violation notice issued pursuant to ILCS Ch. 625, Act 5 §§ 11-208.3 and 11-208.6 and pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2011-O-059, passed 12-21-10)