Columbia, MO Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)

The purpose of this section is to promote public safety at intersections controlled by automated traffic control signals. A violation of this section will be an infraction and civil in nature with limited sanctions consisting of fines only which are punitive in order to garner compliance with the city's traffic regulations. No points are to be assessed upon a conviction of this ordinance, nor will jail time be a consideration of punishment. This is a strict liability offense and no regard is given as to the offender's state of mind at the time of the violation.(b)The following definitions apply to this section: Automated traffic control system means a system consisting of devices with one (1) or more motor vehicle sensors working in conjunction with traffic control signals as defined in section 14-466 to automatically produce photographs, a video tape or other recorded images of motor vehicles approaching and within an intersection in violation of this section.

Automated traffic control system records means photographs, video tape or other recorded images of motor vehicles approaching and within an intersection in violation of this section.

Owner means a registered owner or owners of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of a motor vehicle under a lease of six (6) months or more as shown by the records of the state department of revenue.