Photo Enforcement Program

Red Light Cameras

In an effort to enhance safety at some of Villa Park's most dangerous intersections, the Village Board has approved the installation of an automated traffic enforcement system, also known as Red Light Cameras, for various intersections within the community. Intersections include North and Villa, Summit and Roosevelt, and Route 83 and Riverside.

According to recent studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Red Light Camera Programs can decrease red light violations up to 60%. Traffic accidents caused by red light runners are among the most serious, often resulting in severe injuries and fatalities. Studies have shown that approximately 1,000 people die and 176,000 people are injured annually in the United States because of drivers running red lights.

Two Types of Red Light Violations

  • Right turn on red without coming to a complete stop
  • Entering an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red

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Photographing Evidence

A common misconception is that the cameras will be photographing everyone as they drive through the community. In fact, sensors placed in the pavement activate the camera only when a vehicle enters the intersection during the red light cycle. A total of 3 photographs will be taken, plus 8 to 10 seconds of digital video. The images include: the car entering the red light intersection, the car passing through the intersection, and finally, a close-up of the license plate. All 3 images, plus a link to view the video footage online, will be provided to the vehicle's registered owner who is mailed the violation. According to Illinois Law, it is illegal to photograph the faces of either drivers or passengers.

Links have been provided for access to statistical data collected in accordance with the mandatory requirement regarding the posting of pre- and post-accident data.

How to Pay for a Violation

Pay Online

Visit RedLightViolations and enter the Violation Notice Number and License Plate Number noted on the top and bottom right of your Notice of Violation. There is a $3.50 convenience fee for paying online, assessed at the time of payment.

Pay By Mail

Mail your check or money order (payable to the Village of Villa Park Photo Enforcement Program) in the return envelope provided. Be sure to include the payment stub from the bottom of the notice you received, along with your payment. Please do not send cash.

RedSpeed Red Light Camera Payment Address Update

Effective March 1, 2026, all violator payments for Red Light Camera citations must be mailed to the updated lockbox address below:

Photo Enforcement Program
P.O. Box 1105
Glenview, IL 60025-8105

This new address replaces the previous P.O. Box in Decatur, Illinois. All violation notices have been updated to reflect the new Glenview payment address.

Please ensure payments are sent to the correct address to avoid processing delays.

If you have questions regarding your citation, please refer to the contact information listed on your violation notice.

Pay By Credit Card

A toll-free number is established for the village and is 866-865-7097 and also will be noted on the violation. Payments will be accepted between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. We accept VISA and MasterCard and there is a $3.50 convenience fee for the service. A transaction confirmation number will be provided as well as an email confirmation for your permanent records if you wish.

Please make sure that the basis for your contest is one of the following four options (these are also listed on the back of the notice of violation.)

  • Police officer already issued you a uniform traffic citation for the same violation (the citation issued by the police officer takes precedence over the Violation Notice)
  • Vehicle or license plates were stolen and not recovered at the time of the violation
  • Vehicle was leased or rented to another party, and a written affidavit of the lessee of the vehicle and a lease agreement were submitted
  • Vehicle was an emergency vehicle or lawfully participating in a funeral procession

Contest by Mail

  • Fill in the "contest by mail" circle on the notice stub and on the self-addressed return envelope.
  • Enclose a letter signed by the registered owner of the vehicle setting forth facts that establish a defense.
  • Enclose any supporting evidence, such as affidavits, photos, state vehicle registration, official police vehicle theft / or recovery reports with the violation notice number indicated.
  • Be certain these documents are legible and complete. Send copies, original documents will not be returned.
  • Enclose all evidence to support your defense as the Hearing Officer's decision is final.
  • All contest by mail materials must be submitted using the enclosed return envelope and must be received by the pay or contest by date.

Contest After Pay / Contest By Date

The registered owner of the vehicle (no one else) must send a document to the Police Department and:

  • Explain why a reply was not sent prior to the Pay or contest by Date and
  • State why the request to contest should be heard.

Request An In-Person Hearing

  • Fill in the "in-person hearing" circle on the return stub and on the return envelope. Mail the stub in the return envelope.
  • Requests will only be honored if received by the Pay or Contest By Date (within the first 21 days of the initial violation notice).