Red Light Camera Enforcement Program
CITATION WARNING PERIOD TO BEGIN 10/30/25 AT E. 9TH & MANGROVE AVE.
Red Light Camera Enforcement Program Construction Underway
Red Light Camera Enforcement Program Construction Underway
Red Light Camera Enforcement Program Construction Underway
The City of Chico and the Chico Police Department have partnered with Verra Mobility to improve community safety by initiating a state-of-the-art digital red-light camera program. This program is designed to reduce the number of violations, crashes and injuries caused by motorists running red lights. The objective of the program is to change driver behavior, making the community safer
as more and more drivers obey the traffic signals and stop on red.
as more and more drivers obey the traffic signals and stop on red.
Eight total cameras/approaches will be implemented at five intersections throughout the city. Each intersection will be marked clearly with signs to alert drivers that cameras are in use ahead.
The cameras will go live as they are ready, each with its own 30-day warning period. After the warning period has ended, the cameras will begin issuing citations for all red-light violations. Any vehicle captured failing to stop at a red light or turning right without coming to a complete stop will be sent a citation of $465.
More information about the program, including a commencement date, adherence guidelines, and location information, will be provided as construction progresses.
CITATION WARNING PERIOD TO BEGIN 10/30/25 AT E. 9TH & MANGROVE AVE.
How do the red-light safety cameras work?
How do the red-light safety cameras work?
How do the red-light safety cameras work?
Each intersection is outfitted with a high-resolution, high-speed digital camera. The cameras are activated by sensors located at the intersection and are only activated when the sensors detect a vehicle after the light has turned red. The cameras take three digital photos, which document the violation and are mailed with a citation to the vehicle's registered owner. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and operates in all weather conditions. The system is only activated when a vehicle runs a red light, and all intersections with red-light cameras are clearly marked with photo enforcement signs. The Chico Police Department reviews every violation before a citation is issued. Citations contain images of the violation vehicle before it enters the intersection, while it is in the intersection, the license plate, and the front of the vehicle showing the driver.
Step 1:
The system activates upon entering the intersection on a red light. The automated safety camera captures multiple images of an alleged violation from the rear of the vehicle.
Step 2:
The first image shows the vehicle prior to entering the intersection while the light is red.
Step 3:
The second image shows the vehicle proceeding through the intersection on a red light.
Step 4:
A close-up image of the license plate is also provided with the evidence.
Step 5:
Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, is also recorded.
Step 6:
Cameras also record a 12-second digital video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and six seconds after running the red light.
The system activates upon entering the intersection on a red light. The automated safety camera captures multiple images of an alleged violation from the rear of the vehicle.
Step 2:
The first image shows the vehicle prior to entering the intersection while the light is red.
Step 3:
The second image shows the vehicle proceeding through the intersection on a red light.
Step 4:
A close-up image of the license plate is also provided with the evidence.
Step 5:
Data, including the time, date, and duration of the yellow and red lights, is also recorded.
Step 6:
Cameras also record a 12-second digital video of the violation, including six seconds prior to and six seconds after running the red light.
Frequently Asked Questions
• NB Esplanade @ 1st Ave
• SB Esplanade @ East Ave
• EB East Ave @ Esplanade
• NB Cohasset Rd @ East Ave
• WB East Ave @ Cohasset Rd
• SB Mangrove Ave @ E 9th Ave
• SB Notre Dame Bld @ Skyway
• WB Skyway @ Notre Dame Blvd
*Please do NOT mail cash
You can also email info@violationinfo.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the red-light cameras located?
The intersection(s) with camera(s) are listed below. Each intersection is marked clearly with signs to alert drivers that cameras are in use ahead.
• NB Esplanade @ 1st Ave
• SB Esplanade @ East Ave
• EB East Ave @ Esplanade
• NB Cohasset Rd @ East Ave
• WB East Ave @ Cohasset Rd
• SB Mangrove Ave @ E 9th Ave
• SB Notre Dame Bld @ Skyway
• WB Skyway @ Notre Dame Blvd
What is the fine amount for a Red-Light Running Violation?
The fine amount for a red-light safety camera is $465.
How do I know which cameras are in a "Warning Period" and which ones are issuing a "Notice of Violation"?
The cameras will go live as they are ready, each with its own 30-day warning period. After the warning period has ended, the cameras will begin issuing citations for all red-light violations. The RLC Operational Status chart at the top of the page shows each camera's phase.
How do I pay my Notice of Violation?
PAY ONLINE:
Payments can be made online at www.buttecourt.ca.gov
Payments can be made online at www.buttecourt.ca.gov
PAY BY PHONE:
Payments can be made over the phone by calling the North
Butte County Superior Court at (530) 532-7002.
Payments can be made over the phone by calling the North
Butte County Superior Court at (530) 532-7002.
WALK-IN PAYMENT:
Payments can be made in person at:
Payments can be made in person at:
North Butte County Superior Court.
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
PAYMENT BY MAIL:
Send bottom portion of your violation along with a check
or money order* payable to the following address. Be sure
to include the license plate and notice number on the face
of your payment:
North Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
Send bottom portion of your violation along with a check
or money order* payable to the following address. Be sure
to include the license plate and notice number on the face
of your payment:
North Butte County Superior Court
1775 Concord Ave
Chico, CA 95928
*Please do NOT mail cash
What if I lost my Notice of Violation?
Please call 1-866-790-4111 and have your license plate
number readily available.
number readily available.
You can also email info@violationinfo.com
Will "points" be assessed to my driving record?
The Notice to Appear (FN) for a red-light violation will apply 1 point to the liable party’s driver’s license. This point is applied by the Butte County Superior Court in their system.
The Notice of Violation (NOV) does not have points associated with it, as it is not filed with the Court.
How do I contest a Notice of Violation?
If you would like to contest a Notice of Violation, you may schedule an appointment with a Chico Police Department Red Light Camera Operator to review your case. A link to the calendar is available here:
Will I get a citation if I am already in the intersection when a light turns red?
No. Citations are only issued when a vehicle enters the intersection after the light has turned red. If you enter the intersection during the green or yellow light, the camera system will not photograph you.
What if the registered owner of the vehicle wasn’t driving at the time of the violation?
The owner should read and submit a completed Affidavit of Non-Liability found on the back of the Citation at a minimum of five days before the court date indicated on the Citation. The registered owner must submit the full name, address, and driver’s license information for the person responsible for the violation.
Return the completed Affidavit of Non-Liability to the Photo Enforcement Program address provided on the citation. The Chico Police Department will review the information submitted, and a citation will be reissued to the driver identified on the affidavit.
If the car is reported as stolen at the time of the violation, the owner must submit a copy of the filed police report with a signed Affidavit of Non-Liability. If the car was sold prior to the time of the violation, you must submit information on the subsequent owner of the motor vehicle with a signed Affidavit of Non-Liability.
How can I view the video and images from my Notice of Violation?
The recorded images and video will be submitted as evidence in any administrative hearing for this violation. You may view your images online at www.ViolationInfo.com. You will need your Notice # and PIN shown on the front of this Notice of Citation.
