How to Contest a Red Light Camera Ticket in Los Angeles

Los Angeles operates a red light camera enforcement program under California SB 720. Learn about your options and contest your ticket from home.

Contest Your Los Angeles Red Light Camera Ticket

Red Light Camera Program in Los Angeles

Los Angeles operates one of the largest red light camera programs in California under SB 720. Cameras are installed at intersections with documented histories of red light violations and collision patterns. The program captures photographs of vehicles that enter an intersection after the signal has turned red, and notices are mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle.

Fine Amounts

Red light camera fines in Los Angeles typically range from $100 to $500 depending on the specific violation and circumstances. The base fine for running a red light in California is set by statute, with additional county and state surcharges. The total amount is listed on your notice. Unlike AB 645 speed camera citations, red light camera tickets under SB 720 may carry DMV points depending on how your case is resolved.

Administrative Review Process

You can contest a Los Angeles red light camera ticket by requesting an administrative review or, depending on the program structure, by filing a written challenge with the issuing agency. Review the instructions on your notice for the specific process. You can submit a written objection explaining why the citation should be dismissed, such as proving you were not the driver or challenging the camera evidence.

How TicketClear Helps

TicketClear generates a Request for Administrative Review tailored to the Los Angeles red light camera program. Our guided process helps you identify relevant defenses and produces a formatted document ready for submission. If you were not the driver, we also generate an Affidavit of Nonliability.

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