Culver City Police Department - Red Light Photo Enforcement Program

PHOTO ENFORCEMENT

Background

The Culver City Red Light Photo Enforcement Program was started in March, 1999. It became fully operational in January 2000. Red light cameras have been shown to substantially reduce red light violations. Our video presentation will assist in providing you further details of this program.

Approaches

There are a total of 20 approaches at 12 intersections. Locations and map as follows:

Washington Blvd. / Beethoven St. (2 approaches)
Washington Pl. / Centinela Ave. (2 approaches)
Washington Blvd. / Sawtelle Blvd. (1 approach)
Washington Blvd. / Helms Ave. (2 approaches)
Washington Blvd. / La Cienega Blvd. (1 approach)
National Blvd. / Hayden Ave. (2 approaches - temporarily out of service)
Jefferson Blvd. / Duquesne Ave. (2 approaches)
Jefferson Blvd. / Overland Ave. (1 approach)
Jefferson Blvd. / Cota St. (1 approach)
Sepulveda Blvd. / Slauson Ave. (2 approaches)
Sepulveda Blvd. / Green Valley Circle (2 approaches)
Slauson Blvd. / Buckingham Pkwy. (2 approaches)

Red Light Camera System Online Video

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among Americans 1-34 years old. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the total societal cost of crashes exceeds $230 billion annually. Contributing to the death toll are alcohol, speed, and various other driver behaviors plus the kinds of vehicles people drive and the roads on which they travel.

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 22 percent of all traffic accidents in the United States are caused by drivers running red lights. Every year, these accidents kill some 800 people and rack up an estimated $7 billion dollars in property damage, medical bills, lost productivity and insurance hikes. And this sort of traffic violation seems to be on the rise. In many areas, red-light violations have increased by 10 percent or more since the 1980s.

Cameras have been shown to substantially reduce red light violations.

Yellow Phases

According to the California Vehicle Code section 21455.7 (a), “...the minimum yellow light change interval shall be established in accordance with the Traffic Manual of the Department of Transportation.”

The yellow phases in Culver City are in compliance with the traffic manual so at an intersection with a speed limit of 35 mph, the yellow phase is 3.6 seconds, at an intersection with a speed limit of 40 mph, the yellow phase is 3.9 seconds and at 45 mph the yellow phase is 4.3 seconds.

Citations

Each citation that is issued for a red light photo enforcement ticket is personally viewed by sworn Culver City Police Officers with traffic enforcement experience.

Fines

The fine for a red light violation, California Vehicle Code 21453 (a) or (c), is $381.00. If the citation is not paid within the prescribed period of time, a civil notice will be sent and the total fine will be increased to $680.00.

Telephone Numbers

You can contact our Red Light Photo Enforcement Section for inquiries into the program or to make an appointment to view your citation at (310) 253-6269.

Santa Monica Court (310) 260-1898.

View the Video of the Violation

The website for viewing a video of the violation is located at: www.photonotice.com

When accessing this website, you will need to know the citation number, license plate number and the city code. PLEASE NOTE: “CUL” is the city code for Culver City.

The video is only in the system for 60 days after the violation.

Culver City encompasses approx. 5 square miles and is home to approx. 40,000 residents. It is just minutes from LAX, Marina del Rey and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles, making it ideal for residents, business, and visitors alike. For more information, click here for the official website for The City of Culver City.