Red Light Cameras

Photo and Video Enforcement Program (Red Light Cameras) In concert with all of the Village’s traffic safety programs, the goal of this program is to make our community roads safer and reduce automobile-related tragedies by addressing red light running. The campaign seeks to re-establish respect for traffic signals in an effort to enhance the safety of residents and visitors. The aim is also to reduce the number and severity of crashes in addition to injuries and fatalities caused by dangerous and aggressive driving.

Photo Enforcement Program Video

Watch the Photo Enforcement Program Video to learn more about Gurnee's new Red Light Cameras.

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Photo and Video Enforcement Program: Hearing Process

Hearings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Gurnee Police Department’s Community Room, 100 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, IL. 60031.

Photo and Video Enforcement Program: Description & Goals

Commonly referred to as: Red Light Cameras

The Problem: Red Light Violations

Red Light Camera 30-day Warning Period To Begin Saturday, June 6th

GURNEE, IL - June 1, 2009 - The Village of Gurnee will begin the red light camera 30-day warning period on Saturday, June 6th. Motorists who violate red lights during this period will be notified through a warning letter, but will not receive a citation. The 30-day warning period will conclude on Sunday, July 5th.

Photo Enforcement Public Forum Presentation

As part of the Village's public information campaign for the new Red Light Photo Enforcement cameras, the Police Department held three public forums in May 2009. These forums provided residents with information about the new technology, the Village's program, and what constitutes a violation. The information provided at these forums is available as a PDF.

Photo Enforcement Program Brochure

Download the PDF of the Gurnee Police Department Photo Enforcement Program Brochure to learn more about why Red Light Cameras have been installed at several intersections in Gurnee as well as how they work.

Photo and Video Enforcement Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the program:

Photo and Video Enforcement Program: Village of Gurnee Ordinance

ARTICLE VI. AUTOMATED TRAFFIC LAW
ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS

Photo and Video Enforcement Program: State of Illinois Statute

(625 ILCS 5/11-208.6)

Sec. 11-208.6. Automated traffic law enforcement system.