Photo Enforcement - Traffic Cameras
The Village of Newburgh Heights operates a traffic camera program for photo enforcement pursuant to Codified Ordinances Chapter 315 and Chapter 315. The program consists of automated traffic cameras and a officer-operated handheld unit.
The Newburgh Heights Police Department's photo enforcement program is complaint with all Ohio law pertaining to photo traffic enforcement.
The Newburgh Heights Police Department's photo enforcement program is complaint with all Ohio law pertaining to photo traffic enforcement.
Here are some frequently asked questions concerning the photo enforcement program:
Q: I received a photo citation in the mail. How do I pay this citation?
A: Payment for photo citations can be made by clicking here or by calling the Garfield Heights Municipal Court at 216-475-1900.
Q: What are my rights as a motorist, vehicle owner, or entity upon receiving a photo enforcement notice of violation?
A: Please refer to Newburgh Heights Codified Ordinance Chapter 315 and Chapter 317 concerning these rights.
Q: I thought traffic cameras were no longer permitted to be used in Ohio, is this true?
A: No, some cities have banned the use of photo enforcement by a vote from that community. This does not apply to Newburgh Heights.
Q: Can I contest the notice of violation that was filed against me?
A: Yes, you are able to request a hearing by completing the back of the form you received in the mail. You must mail it back to the court who will then notify you of your hearing date.
Q: Someone else was driving my vehicle at the time of the violation, can I transfer the liability to them?
A: Yes, you must fill out the back of the notice of violation with all required fields to transfer liability to another driver. The form must be notarized or it will not be accepted.
Q: Do traffic cameras violate my Constitutional rights?
A: No, the Ohio Supreme Court stated the cameras do not violate a person's Constitutional rights. To read the Ohio Supreme Court decision click here.
Q: Does a police officer have to be present at the traffic camera?
A: No, effective July 16, 2017, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled an officer need not be present. To read the Ohio Supreme Court decision click here.
Q: I received a photo citation in the mail. How do I pay this citation?
A: Payment for photo citations can be made by clicking here or by calling the Garfield Heights Municipal Court at 216-475-1900.
Q: What are my rights as a motorist, vehicle owner, or entity upon receiving a photo enforcement notice of violation?
A: Please refer to Newburgh Heights Codified Ordinance Chapter 315 and Chapter 317 concerning these rights.
Q: I thought traffic cameras were no longer permitted to be used in Ohio, is this true?
A: No, some cities have banned the use of photo enforcement by a vote from that community. This does not apply to Newburgh Heights.
Q: Can I contest the notice of violation that was filed against me?
A: Yes, you are able to request a hearing by completing the back of the form you received in the mail. You must mail it back to the court who will then notify you of your hearing date.
Q: Someone else was driving my vehicle at the time of the violation, can I transfer the liability to them?
A: Yes, you must fill out the back of the notice of violation with all required fields to transfer liability to another driver. The form must be notarized or it will not be accepted.
Q: Do traffic cameras violate my Constitutional rights?
A: No, the Ohio Supreme Court stated the cameras do not violate a person's Constitutional rights. To read the Ohio Supreme Court decision click here.
Q: Does a police officer have to be present at the traffic camera?
A: No, effective July 16, 2017, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled an officer need not be present. To read the Ohio Supreme Court decision click here.
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