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Red Light Cameras - Notice of Violation

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1. Why did I receive this Notice to Appear?

Based on images captured by the automated system, your vehicle was determined to have committed a red-light violation. As the vehicle owner, the Notice to Appear is mailed to you.

2. How much is the fine?

Please contact the San Mateo County Superior Court for the fine amount.

3. How much time do I have to pay my Notice of Violation?

You must respond to the Court on or before the date located on the bottom of the Notice of Violation.

4. What are my options?

1. Pay the bail amount
   • Your bail will be fortified to the court. You will not have to appear in court. You will be convicted of the violation and it will appear on your record at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). A point count will be charged to your DMV record for this offense and your insurance may be adversely affected.
   • You may be able to avoid the point and the adverse effect on your insurance by attending traffic school. You must pay the bail amount and you may have to pay additional court fees.
2. Request a hearing
   • Send a certified or registered letter postmarked not later than five days prior to the appearance date, or come to the court by the appearance date to request a court trial on a future date when an officer and witnesses will be present. You will be required to submit the bail amount. You will be given a date for your trial. OR
   • Send a certified or registered letter postmarked not later than five days prior to the appearance date, or come to the court by the appearance date to request a court trial on a future date when an officer and witnesses will be present. You will be required to submit the bail amount. You will be given forms to allow you to write a statement and submit other evidence without appearing in court. An officer will also submit a statement. The judicial officer will consider all of the evidence at the same time and decide the case.
3. Submit an Affidavit of Non-Liability
   • If you were not the driver: If you were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation, complete the "Affidavit of Non-Liability". By completing the Affidavit of Non-Liability, the citation issued to you will be dismissed after review and approval by the court. The person named on the form will be cited and notified by mail. Fax the completed 'Affidavit of Non-Liability to 480-990-4819 or mail the completed 'Affidavit of Non-Liability 5 days prior to your appearance date to:
     • Violation Processing Center
       P.O. Box 22091
       Tempe, AZ 85285-2091. 

5. What if I was not the driver/owner of the vehicle at the time of the violation?

Per the City of Millbrae you may request a hearing and submit an Affidavit of Non-Responsibility by mail. The Affidavit must be filled out accurately and in its entirety. You may obtain this form either by downloading and printing the form from www.ViolationInfo.com or by visiting the Court in person. Bring the completed form to the Court in person on your hearing date.

6. What happens if I ignore the Notice to Appear?

You must respond by one of the procedures by the date on the front (see “WHEN”). If you do not, you may lose your license to drive, and your money penalties may increase.

7. Will I receive any points on my driving record for this Violation?

Yes, this is an infraction and your driving record may be adversely affected. Please contact the San Mateo County Superior Court for more information.

8. Will my insurance rates be affected?

Points will be assessed to your license and insurance rates by be adversely affected.

9. Will the road safety cameras take a picture of the driver of the vehicle?

Yes

10. What if I was issued a citation from an officer for the same offense?

The citation issued by a police officer takes precedence over the Notice of Violation. You must request an adjudication hearing and bring both the citation and the Notice of Violation with you to the hearing. The adjudication hearing officer will take the appropriate actions.

11. I do not believe I ran a red light. Where can I go to view my images and video?

To view video and images, logon to www.ViolationInfo.com and enter the Notice Number and the PIN Number located at the top right of your Notice to Appear. If you do not have Internet access, you may visit any public library for Internet access to view your images.

12. I do not believe I ran a red light and want to discuss my case with someone.

You may schedule a hearing by contacting the San Mateo County Superior Court.

13. I am Handicapped and unable to appear in court for my hearing. What do I do?

Please contact the San Mateo County Superior Court for more information.

14. Can someone other than me attend the hearing?

Please contact the San Mateo County Superior Court for more information.

15. Is there more than one place that I can attend my hearing?

No, there is only one location. Hearings are held at:

• Superior Court of California - Northern Branch
  County of San Mateo
  1050 Mission Road
  South San Francisco, CA 94080

16. How do I know that these violations are valid?

Images of your vehicle were captured and recorded by an Automated Intersection Safety System. You can review your images and video of the actual occurrence online. The images and video were reviewed by several qualified technicians and finally by the Millbrae Police Department before the alleged violation was affirmed and mailed to you as the registered owner or identified driver.

17. What company provides the red-light camera program in Millbrae?

The City of Millbrae has contracted with American Traffic Solutions Inc. (ATS)