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St. Petersburg, FL Mobility & Curb Rules: Red-Light Cameras (2026)

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

Key Facts

Program
Intersection Public Safety Program, Ch. 26 Art. VII
Base civil penalty
$158.00
Hearing request deadline
60 days from notice
Hearing-cancellation cost
$158.00 + $50.00 admin
Reviewing official
City-designated Local Hearing Officer
Non-compliance consequence
Reported to FL DHSMV

Summary

St. Petersburg runs an Intersection Public Safety Program under City Code §§ 26-301–26-310: traffic infraction detectors supplement police enforcement of signal violations, and a captured violation carries a $158.00 civil penalty plus administrative costs, appealable to a City-appointed Local Hearing Officer rather than traffic court.

The City shall utilize traffic infraction detectors as a supplemental means of monitoring and assisting law enforcement personnel in the enforcement of laws related to traffic control signals as permitted and provided for by State law, which are designed to protect and improve the public health, safety, and welfare of the community and thereby reduce accidents, injuries and disruption of traffic associated with such violations.

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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 54).

Full Breakdown

Article VII of Chapter 26, 'Intersection Public Safety Program,' authorizes the City's use of traffic infraction detectors, the cameras that capture red-light and related signal violations. ' A City police department employee assigned as the 'Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer' reviews recorded images before any notice of violation issues, per § 26-303. on the sixtieth day following the date of the notice of violation' under § 26-305; the case then goes to a Local Hearing Officer, an attorney licensed in Florida and confirmed by City Council, or a Code Enforcement Board member/Special Magistrate designated for the role under § 26-304.

00 in administrative costs beforehand. Anyone who skips the hearing or ignores an adverse order is reported to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles under § 26-306(i), and unpaid civil penalties can be pursued through collection procedures the POD establishes under § 26-310.

Violations & Fines

A traffic-infraction-detector violation carries a $158.00 civil penalty plus administrative costs the POD sets to cover the program, per §§ 26-306–26-307. Contesting a notice requires a written hearing request within 60 days; missing that deadline or an adverse hearing order triggers referral to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and can affect vehicle registration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a red-light camera ticket in St. Petersburg?
The civil penalty is $158.00 under § 26-306(g), plus administrative costs the Police Department (POD) sets to cover the program's expenses. A petitioner who wants to skip a scheduled hearing can instead pay the $158.00 penalty plus $50.00 in administrative costs before the hearing starts.
How do I appeal a St. Petersburg traffic camera citation?
File a written request for a hearing with the City Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on the 60th day after the notice of violation, per § 26-305. A Local Hearing Officer, a Florida-licensed attorney or designated Code Enforcement Board member, then holds a recorded hearing under oath and reviews the camera images.
Who reviews the camera images before I get a ticket?
A City police department employee designated as the Traffic Infraction Enforcement Officer reviews the recorded images and decides whether to issue a notice of violation, as defined in § 26-303.
What happens if I ignore a red-light camera hearing notice?
Under § 26-306(i), if you fail to appear at the hearing or don't comply with an adverse final order, the clerk to the Local Hearing Officer notifies the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which can affect your vehicle registration.

Sources & Official References

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