Red Light Cameras | Manteca, CA

How long is the warning period?

30 Days.

The City of Manteca announces its new Red-Light Traffic Safety Program is operational and will begin issuing warnings for anyone caught running a red light at the following intersections will red-light cameras (upon individual notice):

• Commerce Way/Northwoods Avenue and Yosemite Avenue

• North Main Street and Northgate Drive

• Union Road and West Yosemite Avenue

• North Main Street and East Louise Avenue

Vehicles caught running a red light during this time will receive a notice in the mail alerting them to their illegal act and reminding them about the importance of staying alert in this location.

After a 30-day warning period, the program will begin issuing citations to violators. After the warning period ends, fines for illegal red-light running will be $490.

The City of Manteca contracted with Verra Mobility, a leader in speed safety technology, to administer this safety program. The cameras will capture images of vehicle license plates and send them through secure video. Law enforcement will verify the infraction before a fine is issued.

“We want the public to know how seriously we take this growing issue,” said Manteca Police Chief Stephen Schluer. “This warning period will give our community plenty of time to change their driving behavior before risking fines.”

Will "points" be assessed to my driving record?

Is Defensive Driving School an option in lieu of paying a fine?

How do I pay my citation?

By Phone

Make a payment over the phone by calling the San Joaquin Superior Court (Stockton Branch) at 209-992-5692.

By Mail

Payments can be mailed to the San Joaquin Superior Court Stockton Branch at 180 E Weber Avenue Stockton, CA 95202.

Online

Make a payment online by visiting https://www.sjcourts.org/.

Walk-In

Payments can be made in person at the San Joaquin Superior Court (Stockton Branch), located at 180 E Weber Avenue in Stockton, CA 95202.

What if I lost my notice of violation?

What if the registered owner was not driving the vehicle at the time of the violation? How do I dispute it?

Who do I speak to with questions about my citation?

When are the red-light safety cameras operational?

What happens after a violation is captured?

Once a potential violation is captured by the automated enforcement system, it goes through a multi-step review process before a citation is issued:

Initial Review by Verra Mobility:
Verra Mobility first reviews the event to confirm a violation occurred. They verify the speed, timing of the yellow and red lights, ensure a clear image of the driver is available, and obtain DMV records for the vehicle and registered owner.
Police Department Review:
After Verra’s review, the event is forwarded to the Police Department for a final decision. The department:
- Confirms a violation occurred.
- Reviews the DMV information provided.
- Compares the driver’s photo from the event with the DMV photo of the registered owner.

If the driver can be positively identified:

A citation is issued.

If the driver cannot be identified from the DMV photo:

Additional investigative steps are taken to determine the driver’s identity.
If the driver is successfully identified, a citation is issued.
If not, no citation is issued.

Citation Issuance: If a citation is issued, it is mailed to the recipient along with a link to view the event photos and video.

Recipients have three options:

Pay the citation through the San Joaquin County Courts.
Nominate the actual driver if they were not the one driving.
Contest the citation in court.