Red Light Photo Enforcement Program

Stop on Red - Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE)

The City of Council Bluffs utilizes automated camera technology for the detection of red light violations. This technology allows the Police Department to monitor more intersections with fewer officers, helping to make our streets safer. 

Each location of ATE cameras is clearly marked with signage in advance of the intersection. A still photograph and video are taken of the vehicle entering the intersection against a red light. After verification and approval by a police officer, a citation is sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. This citation is considered a municipal infraction and is not reported to the State of Iowa or any other Department of Transportation and does not become a part of the vehicle owner’s driving record. 
 
You can review your violation video at https://www.violationinfo.com/. You will need to enter your Notice # and the PIN provided on your violation. 

If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service (toll free) at 1 (866) 790-4111. 

Fines

ATE Violations:

• The fine for a violation issued to the registered owner of a vehicle caught on camera running a red light is $100.00.
• If you choose to contest your violation, send in the "Administrative Review Request Form" located on the bottom of your citation. You will be notified by mail once an Administrative Review date has been scheduled.
• Your violation can be paid any of the following ways. Please make sure to have your Notice # and PIN available:  
  

 * By phone: (866) 790-4111 and select Option 1 (Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A fee may apply for phone payments).
* By mail: Mail your check or money order (made payable to City of Council Bluffs) in the envelope that was enclosed with your Notice of Violation along with the coupon printed at the bottom of the front side of the Notice. DO NOT MAIL CASH!
  
 City of Council Automated Traffic Enforcement Program
 P.O. Box 35131
 Seattle, WA 98124-5131  * In person: You may pay your violation in person at the Council Bluffs City Treasurer's Office,   209 Pearl Street, Suite 101, Council Bluffs, IA 51503. 

 * Online: https://www.violationinfo.com/

 Non-ATE Violations:

• A citation issued by an officer (non ATE) for a red light violation carries a fine of $195.00, is reported to the state, and becomes a part of the driver's record.

Camera Locations

Currently our red light detection cameras are located at the following intersections: 

• EB Kanesville Blvd / US 6 @ Harrison St / N 1st St 
  WB E Kanesville Blvd / US 6 @ Harrison St / N 1st St 
  NB S Expressway / SR 192 @ 30th Ave 
  SB S Expressway / SR 192 @ 30th Ave
  EB W Broadway / US 6 @ 35th St
  WB W Broadway / US 6 @ 35th St
  EB W Broadway / US 6 @ N 25th St
  WB W Broadway / US 6 @ N 25th St 
  EB W Broadway / US 6 @ S 21st St 
  WB W Broadway / US 6 @ N 21st St 
  EB W Broadway / Kanesville / US 6 / SR 192 @ N 8th St
  WB W Broadway / Kanesville / US 6 / SR 192 @ N 8th St
  SB 7th St / SR 192 @ Willow Ave
  EB W Broadway / US 6 / SR 192 @ 16th St / SR 192
  WB W Broadway / US 6 / SR 192 @ 16th St / SR 192