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Dayton, OH Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Max penalty
$250 civil fine per violation
Late fee
$25 if unpaid after 30 days
Appeal window
30 days to request hearing
BMV points
None, not a moving violation

Summary

Dayton runs a civil, non-criminal photo-enforcement program for red-light and speeding violations, with citations mailed to the registered owner and appealable to an independent hearing officer.

(A)(1)Notwithstanding any other provision of the traffic code, the city hereby adopts a civil enforcement program for red light and speeding violations as outlined in this section. The program imposes monetary liability on the vehicle owner or designated party, for the motor vehicle operator's failure to comply with traffic control indications and/or speed limits in the city... (G)(1)A civil penalty under this section shall not exceed $250.00 per violation.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 35).

Full Breakdown

Under R.C.G.O. § 70.121, the Dayton Police Department operates Automated Traffic Control Photographic Systems and hand-held photo-enforcement devices city-wide, with fixed camera locations posted in advance. A registered owner (or a designated driver named in an affidavit) who runs a red light or speeds through a monitored location receives a mailed Notice of Liability; paying it is not a criminal conviction and carries no BMV points. Recipients have 30 days to pay, name another driver, or request a hearing before an independent Hearing Officer appointed by the Mayor, whose decision is appealable to Dayton Municipal Court. Officer-witnessed citations and collisions are excluded from the program.

Violations & Fines

Civil penalty up to $250 per violation, plus a $25 late fee if unpaid within 30 days; not a moving violation and not reported to the BMV or driving record.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a Dayton red-light camera ticket go on my driving record?
No. Under § 70.121(G)(2) it's a civil penalty, not a moving violation, and it isn't reported to the BMV or recorded on your driving record.
Can I fight a Dayton photo-enforcement ticket?
Yes: file a written request within 30 days of the notice date for a hearing before an independent Hearing Officer, appealable to Dayton Municipal Court.

Sources & Official References

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