In an effort to increase safety at our red light controlled intersections, the Winter Springs City Commission authorized the installation of photo enforcement cameras at selected intersections throughout Winter Springs. Photo enforcement was established in 1987 in the state of Arizona and has increased safety at major intersections across the country.

What is the City of Winter Springs Red Light Camera Enforcement Program?

This is a traffic safety program in which the City of Winter Springs utilizes state-of-the-art digital cameras and violation detection systems for the purpose of decreasing violations of the traffic control regulations and reducing collisions. For additional information on the program or other questions please contact Captain Chris Deisler at 407-327-7550 or by e-mail at cdeisler@winterspringsfl.org.

How do Red Light Cameras work?

Each intersection is outfitted with a high-resolution high-speed digital camera. The cameras are activated by sensors which are located at the intersection. The cameras are activated when a vehicle is detected by the sensors after the light has turned red. The camera takes two digital photos which document the violation. The program operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in all weather conditions. The system is only activated when a vehicle runs a red light. All intersections with red light cameras are clearly marked. The Winter Springs Police Department reviews every violation before the citation is issued. Citations contain an image of a violating vehicle before it enters the intersection, while it is in the intersection, and the license plate of the vehicle.

Why did I receive a Notice of Infraction?

A Notice of Infraction for a Red Zone Infraction is issued when your vehicle fails to stop at a clearly marked stop line or at any other stopping point described in the ordinance when facing a steady circular red signal. In the absence of a right turn on red restriction, a vehicle may make a right turn on red, but only after making a complete stop, and assuring that it is safe to proceed.

What if the registered owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of the violation?

The registered owner of a vehicle will be mailed the Notice of Infraction. If your vehicle was stolen, sold prior to the date and time of the violation, or was otherwise not in your care, custody or control at the time of the violation or any of the other reasons listed on the Affidavit of Non-Responsibility, you may submit a sworn statement to that effect to rebut the presumption that you were driving the vehicle at the time of the violation. The registered owner may submit information and supporting documentation to that effect by mailing an Affidavit that is downloadable from the link at the bottom of the notice. The Affidavit must be received by the due date of your Notice. If an owner furnishes satisfactory evidence pursuant to this paragraph, the Hearing Officer may terminate the prosecution of this Notice of Infraction issued to the owner, and if appropriate, issue a Notice of Infraction to the person identified in the evidence as the operator of the motor vehicle at the time of the violation.