F.A.Q.

Does a police officer review my ticket? How much are photo red light tickets? What do I do if I received a ticket? Can I pay online? What if the light was yellow or green when I first entered the intersection? Can I turn right on a red light at a red light camera intersection? Can I be ticketed for other offenses as a result of a red light camera ticket? Can I discuss my ticket with the Police Department? Does a police officer review my ticket? Yes. Each violation is reviewed by a specially trained Baldwin Park Police Officer from the Traffic Bureau prior to a citation being issued. A police officer confirms the elements of the violation, confirms the plate is readable, the driver is identifiable, and the officer must actively affirm that the citation is to be issued. The City's vendor may NOT proceed on any violation without the direct authorization of one of these police officers. If a defendant pleads not guilty to the violation, one of these officers will be summoned to the court trial to prove the elements of the violation. The officer will bring video of the violation to the court for viewing by the defendant and the judge. Return to Top How much are photo red light tickets? Red light camera tickets in the City of Baldwin Park are $436.00 . Return to Top What do I do if I receive a ticket? Drivers who receive red light camera tickets have all of the same rights that come with any traffic violation. Drivers with tickets may choose to pay the citation at http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/ , or they may come into court and speak with a court clerk or a judge. Drivers with red light camera tickets may plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If they plead not guilty a court trial will be scheduled before the judge. For more information on what to do if you have received a red light camera ticket, visit http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/ Return to Top Can I pay online? Yes. Drivers with red light camera tickets may pay the citation at http://www.lasuperiorcourt.org/ . Return to Top What if the light was yellow or green when I first entered the intersection? Drivers are only ticketed via the camera system for entering the intersection after the light has turned RED . If you enter a red light camera intersection on a green or yellow light you will not be ticketed by the camera system. Remember, the red light camera program in Baldwin Park is about RED lights not yellow. The goal of the program is to increase the safety and quality of life for Baldwin Park residents by reducing red light running. Return to Top Can I turn right on a red light at a red light camera intersection? Yes, but only after bringing your vehicle to a complete stop before the limit line, which is the first white crosswalk line. Many times drivers who turn right on red lights create hazardous situations for pedestrians attempting to cross the street. Drivers who do not come to a complete stop prior to turning right may be ticketed. *Drivers may NOT turn right at an intersection which is marked NO RIGHT TURN ON RED. Return to Top Can I be ticketed for other offenses as a result of a red light camera ticket? No. Drivers who receive red light camera tickets are only cited for the red light violation. Return to Top Can I discuss my ticket with the Police Department? Yes. Prior to your appearance date, you may call the telephone number listed on your citation for a viewing appointment. These appointments are scheduled. They are not available on a walk-in basis. An officer trained and authorized to issue red light camera citations with show you the video of the violation. You may ask questions and talk with the officer. This is not a trial or a hearing session. It is a courtesy provided for our citizens. Return to Top