A red light camera is a type of traffic enforcement camera that photographs a vehicle that has entered an intersection after the traffic signal controlling the intersection has turned red. By automatically photographing vehicles that run red lights, the photo is evidence that assists authorities in their enforcement of traffic laws. Generally, the camera is triggered when a vehicle enters the intersection (passes the stop bar) after the traffic signal has turned red.

Typically, a law enforcement official will review the photographic evidence and determine whether a violation occurred. A citation is then usually mailed to the owner of the vehicle found to be in violation of the law.

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is holding a virtual public hearing on Thursday, June 17, 2021, regarding proposed Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) 19-151, entitled “Photo Red Light Imaging Detector System.” The proposed rules are intended to provide guidance to ensure proper implementation of the new law.

The current version of the HAR chapter and links to participate in the virtual public hearings can be found Here

Attendees are encouraged to present their views on the proposed rules at the public hearing, or by e-mail to DriverRecords.hwy@hawaii.gov, or fax (808) 587-6303.

Written comments will be accepted through Thursday, June 17, 2021, and may be sent to the following address:

Hawaii Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Office 98-339 Ponohana Place Aiea, HI 96701

The virtual public hearings will be held using Microsoft Teams. Meeting information is as follows:

For Chapter 19-151 Photo Red Light Imaging Detector System

• Thursday, June 17, 2021, from 9-11 a.m.

• Click here for Microsoft Teams meeting link or call 1-808-829-4853, Conference ID: 245 735 292#