Here's How Much A Napa Red-Light Camera Ticket Will Set You Back

NAPA, CA —Warning citations are now being issued for suspected red-light violations at one of four Napa intersections where red-light cameras have been installed.

The Napa Police Department announced Jan. 30 that starting at midnight Jan. 31, the automated red light enforcement system at Soscol Avenue and Lincoln Avenue would begin issuing warning citations for northbound violations.

The cameras were approved by Napa City Council in August 2023 with the goal of making travel on city roadways safer for all users through enforcement at four intersections identified as high-injury in Napa's Local Roadway Safety Plan.

The intersections are:

• Lincoln Avenue and Soscol Avenue
• Redwood Road and Solano Avenue
• Highway 29 and Trower Avenue
• Soscol Avenue (Highway 221) and Imola Avenue (Highway 121)

Warnings will be issued for the first 30 days following each installation, with citations beginning in month two after each installation.

Similar to automated red light enforcement programs in other California and U.S. cities, stationary mounted cameras monitor all four approaches to an intersection and record vehicles with both video footage and still photos. The cameras are synchronized to operate with traffic light timing and vehicle approaches. Cars that are recorded proceeding through a red light, turning right at a red arrow or turning right on red without stopping will be eligible for citations.

The police department said it independently verifies citations before they are issued.

Once a violation is confirmed, a notice with visual evidence is mailed to the red-light offender or the registered vehicle owner. Fines are set at $445 for going through a red light or turning right on a red arrow and $217 for failing to stop on the right turn.

Those unable to pay the fine because of a documented financial need can request a fine reduction online at mycitations.courts.ca.gov and choose between a payment plan, delayed payment and/or community service.

Here is a sample citation.

See more info on Napa’s Automated Red Light Enforcement program.