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Left-turn photo enforcement began in August
In August 2008, Scottsdale began activating photo enforcement cameras that monitor left-turn movements. The first left-turn camera was activated Aug. 1 at the intersection of 90th Street and Shea Boulevard. The city is currently in the process of activating cameras at five other locations (
listed below).
When is a driver considered to be in violation?
The cameras photograph drivers who enter the intersection
after the light has turned red. Vehicles that enter the intersection on green or yellow will not be photographed. The diagrams below show the "point of violation," which is the line that determines whether a vehicle is in or out of the intersection. This is an imaginary line extending from the curb of the cross street into the adjoining lanes.
Cameras will not flash if you pass the "point of violation" on green or yellow (above).
Cameras will flash if you pass the "point of violation" after the light turns red (below).
How much is the fine for running a red light?
The typical citation for running a red light is $204. Depending on their records, drivers may be eligible to opt instead to pay a fee to attend Defensive Driving Class. Drivers who plead responsible, or are found responsible by the court, are required to attend Traffic Survival School.
Where will left-turn cameras be located?
The intersections already activated or scheduled for activation of the left-turn cameras are:
- Eastbound Shea Boulevard at 90th Street (activated Aug. 1)
- Southbound Hayden Road at Indian School Road
- Eastbound McDowell Road at Scottsdale Road
- Northbound Scottsdale Road at Thomas Road
- Southbound Scottsdale Road at Shea Boulevard (activated Oct. 1)
- Northbound Scottsdale Road at Cactus Road
For questions about photo enforcement, residents may call 480-312-7014 or e-mail photoenforcement@scottsdaleaz.gov.