Cameras are being placed on many intersections around the state of Illinois to catch drivers who occasionally run the red light. Although the premise of having red light cameras on main intersection may prevent hundreds of accidents and possible deaths, it can be upsetting to receive a ticket that you do not deserve. Most red light cameras are very sensitive to movement near a sensor connected to the traffic signal. If you were making a legal turn, the camera may very well take a picture of your car's license plate and a ticket will be mailed. If you receive a red light ticket that you believe you do not deserve, there are a couple of ways that you can contest the ticket in Illinois.
View the picture attached to the ticket to be certain that it was in fact your car that was supposedly running the red light. In bumper-to-bumper traffic, the car in front of you could have possibly been the culprit, but the camera could have accidentally took a picture of your license plate.
Visit the website listed on the ticket to see the video recording of your car supposedly running the red light. This will give you a chance to view any signs present at the intersection and determine whether you were in the right.
Check the box on the back of the ticket requesting to contest the ticket by mail. Insert a written statement as to why you do not deserve the ticket and include a copy of the ticket in the self-addressed envelope that accompanied the citation. Mail the documents back to the appropriate department within the time frame given to contest the ticket.
Check the box on the back of the ticket requesting an in person hearing. Seal the ticket or insert the ticket into the self-addressed envelope that accompanied the citation and mail it to the appropriate department within the time frame given to contest the ticket.
Wait for a decision to your request to arrive by mail. If you requested an in person hearing, save the notice and show up to the courthouse on the date and time outlined in the document. Bring any witnesses and documents to support your case along with you.
