Oak Lawn, IL Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)
Key Facts
- First-offense fine
- $100 per violation
- Late penalty
- $200 if unpaid 30 days
- Camera intersections
- 50+ locations citywide
- Governing chapter
- Village Code Chapter 11-13
- Suspension trigger
- 5+ unpaid violations
Summary
The Village of Oak Lawn runs automated red light cameras at dozens of intersections under Village Code Chapter 11-13, with a $100 first-offense fine that jumps to $200 if unpaid within 30 days.
Unless the driver of the motor vehicle cited for an automated traffic law violation received a uniform traffic citation from a police officer at the time of the violation, the owner of the motor vehicle is subject to a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per violation. In the event that such penalty is not paid within thirty (30) days after the determination of liability, a final determination of liability will be entered and the penalty shall increase to two hundred dollars ($200.00). If the claim is not settled prior to the hearing, then the officer or administrator is authorized to prosecute the violation or otherwise pursue the collection thereof pursuant to the administrative adjudication procedure set forth herein in the original amount of the fine. (Ord. 15-21-81) ***** CHAPTER 14 IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES ***** SECTION:
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-15: Code current through: Ord. 26-09-22, passed April 28, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 11-13 of the Village Code establishes Oak Lawn's automated traffic law enforcement program, listing more than 50 camera-equipped intersections along corridors like Cicero, Pulaski, Central Avenue and 95th Street under § 11-13-2. Registered owners get a mailed violation notice and the right to a hearing before a hearing officer to contest the charge, with a separate petition-for-review process for missed deadlines and a mail-in option for nonresidents. A first violation under § 11-13-12 draws a $100 penalty; if it isn't paid within 30 days of a final determination of liability, the penalty rises to $200. Five or more unpaid violations can bring a certified report to the Illinois Secretary of State and a driver's license suspension notice.
Violations & Fines
First offense: $100 fine per violation. Unpaid more than 30 days after a final liability determination: fine rises to $200. Five or more unpaid violations can trigger a driver's license suspension notice from the Illinois Secretary of State.
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