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Albuquerque, NM Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Fine
$100 civil infraction per violation
Alternative
4 hrs community service, $25/hr credit
Scope
Speed cameras only, no red-light cameras
Revenue use
Dedicated to Vision Zero Traffic Safety
Contest
Mail-in or in-person hearing available

Summary

Albuquerque's Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) ordinance lets a contracted camera system ticket speeding drivers citywide, with a $100 civil fine mailed to the registered vehicle owner and program revenue dedicated to Vision Zero traffic-safety projects.

Any action or conduct constituting a violation under § 8-1-2-6 of this Code of Ordinances, Section 66-7-104 NMSA 1978 of the New Mexico State Motor Vehicle Code, or any other city or state laws pertaining to speeding is a violation. ... A violation constitutes a civil infraction punishable by a fine of $100 or completion of four hours of community service.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-95: Current through Ordinance 2026-010, passed 4-6-2026).

Full Breakdown

Under ROA § 7-15-3, a camera speed device (CSD) violation is any speeding infraction under § 8-1-2-6 or NMSA 1978 § 66-7-104. APD reviews contractor-supplied evidence before mailing an ASE fine notice; the registered owner is strictly and vicariously liable unless they nominate the actual driver, request a mail-in or in-person hearing, or prove a listed defense (theft, sale of vehicle, etc.). Repeated unpaid fines can trigger vehicle immobilization or impoundment. The code covers only speed violations recorded by camera: it does not create a separate red-light/intersection-running camera program.

Violations & Fines

Civil infraction: $100 fine per violation, or 4 hours of community service credited at $25/hour; unresolved multiple defaults can bring a parking citation plus vehicle immobilization and impoundment, and the city may recover attorney's fees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Albuquerque use red-light cameras at intersections?
No. The Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque codify only an Automated Speed Enforcement program (§ 7-15-1 et seq.); no red-light-running camera ordinance appears in the city code.
How much is an Albuquerque speed camera ticket?
A $100 civil fine per violation under ROA § 7-15-4(H)(1), or four hours of community service credited at $25/hour, mailed to the vehicle's registered owner.
Can I fight an ASE camera ticket?
Yes: request a mail-in or in-person/remote hearing; the Albuquerque Police Department must prove the violation by a preponderance of the evidence.

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