§ 6-5-1. Definitions.

In construing the provisions of this Article, except where otherwise plainly declared or clearly apparent from the context, words used herein shall be given their common and ordinary meaning. In addition, the following definitions shall apply:

A.

Automated traffic law enforcement system means a device within the Village of Hoffman Estates with one or more motor vehicle sensors working in conjunction with a red light signal to produce recorded images of motor vehicles entering an intersection against a steady or flashing red signal indication in violation of Section 11-306 of the Illinois Vehicle Code ("Code"), 625 ILCS 5/11-306, or similar violation of the Village of Hoffman Estates Municipal Code.

B.

Disregarding a traffic control device means failure to stop and remain stopped before an intersection that is controlled by a red signal as provided for in Section 11-306 of the Code.

C.

No turn on red means failure to stop and remain stopped, and not proceeding to turn right at, an intersection controlled by both a sign indicating "No turn on red," or other similar language, and a red signal as provided for in the Village of Hoffman Estates Municipal Code or State Statute.

D.

Recorded images means images produced by the automated traffic law enforcement system, which consist of either two or more photographs; two or more microphotographs; two or more electronic images; or, a video recording showing the motor vehicle and, on at least one image or portion of the recording, clearly identifying the registration plate number of the motor vehicle.

E.

Traffic Compliance Administrator means the person appointed as such pursuant to Section 11-208.3 of the Illinois Vehicle Code and, Chapter 6 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code and shall have the following additional powers: adopt, distribute and process automated traffic law violation notices and other notices required by this Article, collect money paid as fines and penalties, operate the automated traffic law enforcement system, and make certified reports to the Secretary of State as required by this Article.

(Ord. No. 4085, § 1, 2-16-09; Ord. No. 4115, § 1, 6-1-09)