Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
In Operation Since 1987
Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
Photo Enforcement Vans
• 1987 - 1st Van
• 2007 - 2nd Van
Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
Lincoln and Tatum
1. Eastbound
September 1996
2. Westbound
September 2001
Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
Lincoln and Mockingbird
• Westbound
November 2006
Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
Tatum and McDonald
• Southbound and
Northbound
December 2006
3 Fixed Locations
Paradise Photo Enforcement
Paradise Valley is in compliance with all State Sign
Regulations
Van Deployment
344 Designated Locations
30 Most Frequent Locations (12 Week Schedule)
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56th Street 6000 S/B (7)
McDonald 5600 W/B (6)
Mc Donald 5700 W/B (7)
Doubletree 6000 W/B (15)
Mc Donald 5400 E/B (20)
Doubletree 6500 W/B (21)
Mc Donald 5700 E/B (2)
Doubletree 6700 W/B (25)
Mc Donald 5900 E/B (5)
Invergordon 5100 N/B (5)
Palo Cristi 6000 (5)
Invergordon 5700 S/B (4)
Stanford 3400 E/B (25)
Invergordon 8100 S/B (10)
Tatum 6700 N/B (11)
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Lincoln 3400 E/B (24)
Tatum 7200 N/B (17)
Lincoln 3400 W/B (4)
Tatum 7600 N/B (3)
Lincoln 4000 E/B (26)
Tatum 7600 S/B (14)
Lincoln 4000 W/B (4)
Tatum 7700 N/B (7)
Lincoln 5800 E/B (22)
Tatum 8200 N/B (2)
Lincoln 6600 W/B (22)
Tatum 8300 N/B (12)
Tatum 8300 S/B (7)
Invergordon 8500 N/B (8)
Tatum 6300 S/B (4)
Why Photo Enforcement?
1. Keeps Streets Safer
2. Allows Police Department to Focus
Patrol in Residential Areas
3. Effective Deterrent for Motorists who
otherwise Speed and/or Violate Traffic
Signals
Keeps Streets Safer
Traffic Accidents 2008-2010
200
197
197
180
160
165
148
140
120
Total
Non Injury
Injury
100
80
72
60
62
49
40
32
20
10
0
2008
2009
2010 (Jan-Aug)
10 Year Paradise Valley Collision
Report 2000-2009
300
250
251
243
223
200
196
187
232
203
197
197
160
150
Series2
100
50
0
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Paradise Valley Photo Enforcement
INJURY ACCIDENTS DUE TO SPEED OR RED LIGHT VIOLATION 2007-2010
YEAR
LOCATION
CAUSE
2007 (8)
Tatum/Caida Del Sol
Tatum/Lincoln
Tatum/Quartz Mt.
Tatum/Caida Del Sol
Lincoln/Quail Run
Lincoln/Camelback Manor
Lincoln/61st Pl.
68th/Jackrabbit
2008 (5)
800 E. Lincoln Drive (Fatality)
Invergordon/Cholla
Bar Z
Lincoln/Mockingbird
Sunnyvale/Scottsdale Rd
Red Light
Red Light
Red Light
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Speed
Paradise Photo Enforcement
INJURY ACCIDENTS DUE TO SPEED OR RED LIGHT VIOLATION 2007-2010
YEAR
2009 (4)
LOCATION
Scottsdale/Jackrabbit
6700 Solano
Lincoln/Mockingbird
Lincoln/Invergordon
CAUSE
Speed
Speed
Red Light
Red Light
2010 (2)
Lincoln/Invergordon
Tatum/Clearwater
Red Light
Speed
Allows PD to Focus Patrols in
Residential Areas
Crime Statistics 2007-Present
Number of
Crimes
2007
% Change
2007-2008
2008
% Change
2008-2009
2009
Year to
Date
Jan-Aug
391
(3.4)
378
(4.7)
361
204
Effective Deterrent for Motorists who
may otherwise Speed and/or Violate
Traffic Signals
Photo Enforcement Violations
FY 2007/08 22,113
FY 2008/09 21,262
FY 2009/10 18,092
Photo Enforcement Violations
• A.R.S. 28-710A – Speed not Reasonable and Prudent
$205.00
( 11 – 15 mph over speed limit)
$235.00
( 16 – 20 mph over speed limit)
• A.R.S. 28-645A3a – Entering Intersection on Red Light
$250.00
Media Request
• Paradise Valley Municipal Court case filings for
FY 07/08 – FY 09/10
• Photo enforcement citations issued to residents and
non-residents
• Where does the money go? Breakdown of photo
enforcement fines
• Revenue and expenditures from citations in FY 09/10
Court Filings
Paradise Valley Municipal Court
Case Filings
Cases Filed
Citations by Officers
Photo Enforcement
FY 07/08
FY 08/09
FY 09/10
25,343
23,096
21,915
3,230
1,834
3,823
22,113
21,262
18,092
Photo Enforcement Filings
Paradise Valley Municipal Court
Photo Enforcement Filings
Photo Enforcement
Issued to PV Residents
Issued to Non-Residents
FY 07/08
FY 08/09
FY 09/10
22,113
21,262
18,092
1,326
1,266
1,086
20,787
19,996
17,006
Where Does the Money Go?
The Fine for a Photo Enforcement Speeding Violation in the
Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona is $205.00
$80.54
Base Fine ($46.07- Town of Paradise Valley General Fund, $34.47- Redflex Fee)
$20.00
Court Enhancement Fund (Local Ordinance 12-3-5) to Municipal Court budget for
exclusive purpose of enhancing the Court’s technology, operations and facilities.
84% State Surcharges
$47.26 (47%)
Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.01A) The state treasurer
administers this fund and distributes the monies to provide support to the Arizona
automated fingerprint identification system, juvenile corrections for the treatment
and rehabilitation of youth, peace officers training, prosecuting attorney’s training.
$13.07 (13%)
Medical Services Enhancement Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.02) The state treasurer
administers this fund and distributes the monies to the substance abuse services
fund, emergency medical services operating fund, spinal and head injuries trust
fund.
$10.05 (10%)
Clean Elections Fund (A.R.S. 16-954C) Fund administered pursuant to
A.R.S. 16-954C.
$7.04
(7%)
Fill the Gap Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.01B) Monies distributed to the state aid to
county attorneys fund, state aid to indigent defense fund, state aid to the courts
fund, the department of law for the processing of criminal cases, the Arizona
criminal justice commission, the supreme court for allocation to municipal courts.
$7.04
(7%)
DNA Testing (A.R.S. 116.01C) Monies distributed to state treasurer for use in
DNA testing protocol established pursuant to A.R.S. 41-2419.
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$20.00
Probation Fee (A.R.S. 12-114.01) Funds placed in the judicial collection
enhancement fund; used for adult and juvenile probation/surveillance officer
salaries and to support programs and services of the superior court adult and
juvenile probation departments (not included in 84% state surcharges).
Source: PV Municipal Court December 28, 2009
Fine/Fee Breakdown
Photo Enforcement Speeding Violation
ARS 28-701A (11-15mph over speed limit)
$ 46.07 – General Fund
$ 34.47 – Redflex Fee
$ 20.00 – Court Enhancement Fee
$ 104.46 – State Surcharges (84% of $100.54) + $20 State Probation Fee
$ 205.00
Where Does the Money Go?
The Fine for a Photo Enforcement Red Light Violation in the
Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona is $250.00
$105.00
Base Fine ($70.53- Town of Paradise Valley General Fund, $34.47- Redflex Fee)
$20.00
Court Enhancement Fund (Local Ordinance 12-3-5) to Municipal Court budget for
exclusive purpose of enhancing the Court’s technology, operations and facilities.
84% State Surcharges
$58.75 (47%)
Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.01A) The state treasurer
administers this fund and distributes the monies to provide support to the Arizona
automated fingerprint identification system, juvenile corrections for the treatment
and rehabilitation of youth, peace officers training, prosecuting attorney’s training.
$16.25 (13%)
Medical Services Enhancement Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.02) The state treasurer
administers this fund and distributes the monies to the substance abuse services
fund, emergency medical services operating fund, spinal and head injuries trust
fund.
$12.50 (10%)
Clean Elections Fund (A.R.S. 16-954C) Fund administered pursuant to
A.R.S. 16-954C.
$8.75
Fill the Gap Fund (A.R.S. 12-116.01B) Monies distributed to the state aid to
county attorneys fund, state aid to indigent defense fund, state aid to the courts
fund, the department of law for the processing of criminal cases, the Arizona
criminal justice commission, the supreme court for allocation to municipal courts.
$8.75
(7%)
(7%)
DNA Testing (A.R.S. 116.01C) Monies distributed to state treasurer for use in
DNA testing protocol established pursuant to A.R.S. 41-2419.
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$20.00
Probation Fee (A.R.S. 12-114.01) Funds placed in the judicial collection
enhancement fund; used for adult and juvenile probation/surveillance officer
salaries and to support programs and services of the superior court adult and
juvenile probation departments (not included in 84% state surcharges).
Source: PV Municipal Court December 28, 2009
Fine/Fee Breakdown
Photo Enforcement Red Light Violation
ARS 28-645A3a (Entering Intersection on Red Light)
$ 70.53 –
General Fund
$ 34.47 –
Redflex Fee
$ 20.00 –
Court Enhancement Fee
$125.00 –
State Surcharge (84% of $125) + $20 State Probation Fee
$ 250.00 = Fine Amount
Town of Paradise Valley Revenue and Expenditures from
Citations filed in Paradise Valley Municipal Court
FY 09/10
Revenue (gross)
$
1,736,762.49
Expenditures
$
1,590,850.15
State Surcharges (paid to various state funds)
$
658,870.86
Court (staff & operating expense)
$
428,132.00
Information Technology (staff)
$
31,124.50
Police Department (staff)
$
88,806.00
Patrol Vehicle Depreciation
$
6,446.00
Police Vehicle & Repair/Maintenance
$
7,235.00
Police Vehicle Fuel
$
6,586.00
RedFlex Fee ($ 34.47 per paid citation)
$
278,035.02
Process Service Fee
$
37,440.00
Photo Enforcement Phone Lines
$
695.77
Photo Enforcement System Depreciation
$
35,131.00
Photo Enforcement Vehicle Depreciation
$
3,071.00
Photo Enforcement Vehicle Repair/Maintenance
$
2,018.00
Photo Enforcement Vehicle Fuel
$
7,259.00