Traffic Enforcement

The City of Suffolk is rolling out four types of Traffic Enforcement Cameras:

  • Red Light Photo Enforcement Cameras
  • School Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras
  • School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement Cameras
  • Work Zone Speed Enforcement Cameras

The City of Suffolk has collaborated with a private vendor, Altumint, to install and maintain the technology.  The Suffolk Police Department is responsible for reviewing all violations to determine if a citation and fine will be issued. 

RED LIGHT PHOTO ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS

Nine intersections throughout Suffolk will be outfitted with red light enforcement cameras installed.  Traffic enforcement signage will be visible to drivers and a 30-day warning period will be in effect before cameras go live later this spring.  During the warning period, violators will receive a cautionary letter mailed to their residence.  After the warning period, violators will receive a $50.00 fine.  

SCHOOL ZONE  SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS AND SCHOOL BUS STOP-ARM ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS

School Zone speed enforcement cameras and school bus stop-arm enforcement cameras are scheduled to go live for the start of the 2024 school year.  Motorists speeding in a school zone during designated school hours or illegally passing a school bus may receive a citation and fine. Cameras are currently being installed and motorists can expect a warning letter if caught before they go live this fall. Violators speeding through a school zone will receive a $100.00 fine. Violators passing a stopped school bus will receive a $250.00 fine.

WHEN TO STOP FOR THE SCHOOL BUS

Stop for the School Bus

WORK ZONE SPEED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS

Work Zone speed enforcement cameras are expected to be deployed this month.   These mobile cameras will be moved throughout work zones across the City of Suffolk.  Violators speeding in a work zone will receive a $100.00 fine.   

PENALTIES

$50.00 fine for Red Light Running violation per Suffolk Code 86.317 and VAC 15.2-968.1

$100.00 fine for School Speed Zone violation per Suffolk Code 86.318(b)(1) and  VAC 46.2-882.1 

$250.00 fine for School Bus Arm violation per Suffolk Code 86.318(b) and VAC 46.2-844 (A)

$100.00 fine for Work Zone Speed violation per Suffolk code  86.401 (b)(1) and VAC 46.2-882.1.

FAQs

NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS

  1. Red Light Notice of Violation
  2. School Bus Arm Notice of Violation
  3. School Zone Notice of Violation
  4. Work Zone Notice of Violation