FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
AUTOMATED SPEED CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Q: Are Photo
Safety Enforcement Programs effective?
A: Yes. Red Light
cameras have been proven to be effective in reducing red light violations and
right-angle collisions. Cities using
this system consistently report safer roads with fewer collisions.
Q: Why are cameras used?
A: According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety red
light running is a leading cause of urban crashes and often causes injury and
death. Cities install the system to
improve public safety by deterring red light running.
Q: Who
receives the ticket?
A: Complaints are mailed to the registered owner of the
vehicle.
Q: Will “points” be assessed
to my driving record?
A: This
violation is considered a non-moving violation and no points will be assessed.
A: No. Violations are only issued when a vehicle
enters the intersection AFTER the light has turned red. If you enter the intersection on a green or
yellow light you will not be photographed by the camera system.
Q. How can I dispute this violation?
A: You may contest the imposition of the civil penalty by
filling out the plea form on the bottom of your Notice of Liability and
pleading Not Guilty, signing and mailing the coupon requesting a Hearing before
the Parking Violations Bureau. You may choose to have a hearing in person at
the PVB and a scheduled Hearing date and time to appear will be mailed to you;
or you may choose to have a Hearing by Mail, enclosing a statement of the
facts, a copy of the your registration, and any additional evidence necessary
to prove your case. Your request must be received by the due date on the front
of your Notice.
A:
No. Drivers who receive photo enforcement
citations are cited for red light violations only.
A: There are 4 ways to pay your fine:
ONLINE PAYMENT: The fastest and easiest way to pay
your Notice is to pay online. Go to www.yonkersny.gov and follow the
instructions on the right under the dropdown: Make a payment. There is a
convenience fee based on the transaction amount.
PAYMENT BY PHONE: Call toll free 1-866-377-9665.
There is a convenience fee based on the transaction amount.
PAYMENT BY MAIL: Mail your check or money order (payable to Yonkers PVB) in the
enclosed envelope with the coupon printed at the bottom of the reverse side of
this notice. DO NOT MAIL CASH. Be sure to put the RL Notice # from the coupon
on the face of your payment.
PAYMENT IN PERSON: You may pay in person at the Yonkers Parking Violations Bureau, 87
Nepperhan Ave. 2nd Fl., Yonkers, NY 10701, Monday
through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Wednesday evening
until 7:00 PM EST.
VIEW YOUR IMAGES AND VIDEO: The recorded images and video of
your violation will be submitted as evidence in the Parking Violations Bureau
proceeding for disposition of the violation. You may view your images and video
online at www.ViolationInfo.com. You will need your Notice #
and Pin # printed on the front of the notice inside the red box. If you do not
have internet access, you may view your video and images at the City of Yonkers
Parking Violations Bureau, 87 Nepperhan Ave 2nd
floor, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Your payment must be received on or
before the due date shown on the front of your Notice of Liability. If you have any
questions regarding payments please contact the Customer service at
1-866-790-4111.
Q. What is the Refund Policy?
A refund
check may be issued under the following circumstances:
Duplicate
and/or overpayment of a Notice of Liability
Overpayment
of the Notice of Liability as a result of a Hearing
If you
feel as though you are entitled to a refund, please submit your request on the Red
Light Refund Form. Send the completed form to the address specified at the top
of the form.