Photo Enforcement
When you receive a Photo Enforcement complaint, there are several options for resolving the charge. They are as follows:- Pay Online.
- Pay by mail.
- Pay in person.
- Identify the driver.
- Request a hearing to contest a complaint.
- Attend Defensive Driving Class. (If eligible)
Paying Photo Enforcement complaints by mail.
Each Photo Enforcement violation has a fine or sanction amount that must be paid in full on, or before the assigned court date. The fine amount for your complaint should be imprinted on your copy of the complaint. The court accepts payment via personal check, money order, Visa, American Express or MasterCard.
To pay the fine by mail, please complete the Option A coupon from page 2 of your complaint and return with your payment in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Also include your complaint number on the check or money order to ensure timely processing.
Please Do Not Send Cash Through The Mail.
If you fail to respond to the complaint, you may be personally served at your own expense, your driver license may be suspended and a default judgment may be issued.
Paying a Photo Enforcement fine in person.
You may pay your fine, in person, at the Scottsdale City Court Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.
The Court accepts payment via cash, personal check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.
If you fail to respond to the complaint, you may be personally served at your own expense, your driver license may be suspended and a default judgment may be issued.
Solving matters regarding the driver/owner of the vehicle.
If you were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, please complete the Option B coupon on page 2 of the complaint and return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
You must include a clear copy of Government issued photo identification as proof you were not the driver.
If it is determined by the State that you were not the driver, your complaint will be dismissed and a new complaint will then be issued to the appropriate party.
If you fail to respond to this complaint, you may be personally served at your own expense, your driver license may be suspended and a default judgment may be issued.
Requesting a hearing to contest a complaint.
You may request a hearing to contest the complaint. To do this, you must complete the information on the Option C coupon on page 2 of your complaint. Please be sure to sign the bottom of the coupon and return it to the Court in the enclosed postage paid envelope.
You may also request a civil hearing in person. To avoid delays, we recommend that you request a hearing by mail.
To avoid a delinquency notice and the accrual of additional costs, you must mail the envelope at least five working days before the court date and time shown on your complaint. You will be notified by mail of your hearing date. You must appear for your hearing on the date and time assigned by the court. At that time you will be afforded the opportunity to testify regarding your case and to question the states evidence.
You may file a written request for a hearing in absentia. You must show why attending a civil traffic hearing would cause a substantial hardship. A substantial hardship is more than a mere inconvenience and must be based on extraordinary circumstances.
If you fail to respond to this complaint, you may be personally served at your own expense, a default judgment may be entered against you, and your driver license may be suspended.
Defensive Driving Class
You may choose to attend Defensive Driving Class. If you select this option, please complete the Option D coupon from page 2 of your complaint. Be sure to sign the bottom of the coupon and return it to the Court in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Please refer to our Defensive Driving Class page for more information.
