Received a Photo Enforcement Complaint?
There are several options for resolving the charge.
Note:
You can view the violation here: ViolationInfo.com
(The notice # and pin # can be found on your citation)
If you have received a Notice of Violation, you may contact the Photo Enforcement Unit at 480-312-7014.
Red Light Violations
Persons found responsible or entering a plea of responsible for red light violations, will be ordered by the Motor Vehicle Division to attend and successfully complete Traffic Survival School. Failure to successfully complete Traffic Survival School when ordered will result in the suspension of the person’s driving privilege. For more information, please visit their website and search for "Traffic Survival School."
Option "A" Pay the Fine
Each Photo Enforcement violation has a fine or sanction amount that is expected to be paid in full on, or before the assigned court date. The fine amount for your complaint should be imprinted on your copy of the complaint. The fine amount is also listed on the Bond Card. The court accepts payment via cash, personal check, money order, or major credit card.
Do not ignore your responsibility to pay the fines because of financial hardship as there are several payment options available from the court. If you intend to plead responsible but cannot afford to pay the full amount of court fines and fees, you may request a time payment plan from the court.
- Pay online
- Pay in person: You may pay your fine, in person, at the Scottsdale City Court. See contact information and hours.
- Pay by mail: please complete the Option A coupon from page 2 of your complaint and return with your payment in the enclosed postage paid envelope. Also include your complaint number on the check or money order to ensure timely processing.
Please DO NOT send cash through the mail!
Option "B" Declaration of non-driver (you weren't the driver)
If you were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the alleged violation, please complete the Option B coupon on page 2 of the complaint and return it in the enclosed postage paid envelope at least 7 days before your court date to allow for processing/validation. If you do not obtain a response from the Scottsdale Police Department by your court date, you must appear for your court date.
You must include a clear copy of Government-issued photo identification as proof you were not the driver. You may submit your ID directly to the Photo Enforcement Unit.
Photo Enforcement Unit Contact Information
7601 E McKellips Bldg. A
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-312-7014
Email: [email protected]
Note:
If a copy of DL/ID is not enclosed, your declaration will not be processed, and the complaint will not be acknowledged or satisfied.
Pursuant to A.R.S §28-1602(A)(1)(2) and A.R.S §28-1602(B)(1)(2), You are not obligated to identify who is in the photo or respond to the notice of violation for certain traffic offenses captured by photo enforcement systems, although ignoring it may lead to official service and additional fees.
If it is determined by the state that you were not the driver, your complaint will be dismissed and a new complaint will then be issued to the appropriate party.
If you could not be excluded as the driver, you may request a hearing in person, by mail or email. See additional information in Option “C” below.
Option "C" Request a trial/hearing
Do NOT request a hearing if you were not the driver. See Option B.
If you were the driver, you may request a hearing to contest the complaint. To do this, you must complete the information on the Option C coupon on page 2 of your complaint and return it to the Court in the enclosed postage paid envelope at least 7 days before your court date to avoid a delinquency notice.
You may also request a civil hearing in person. To avoid delays, we recommend that you request a hearing by email or mail.
You will be notified by mail of your hearing date. You must appear for your hearing on the date and time assigned by the court. At that time you will be afforded the opportunity to testify regarding your case and to question the states evidence.
You may file a written request for a documentary hearing. You must show why attending a civil traffic hearing would cause a substantial hardship. A substantial hardship is more than a mere inconvenience and must be based on extraordinary circumstances.
Option "D" Attend Defensive Driving Class (DDC)
If you are eligible, you may choose to attend Defensive Driving Class. Please refer to our Defensive Driving Class page for more information and the link to request an extension.
Civic Traffic Cases
See the Civil Traffic Cases page for more information.
Last Updated: Apr 18, 2025
Marianne T. Bayardi
Presiding City Judge
City Court
Hours
| Monday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Schedule above applies except the first and third Wednesday of each month, open 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Walk In Hours
Civil Courtrooms
Monday - Friday, 8 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Criminal Courtrooms
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
*Please Note: Client must be present with Attorney to be seen on walk in basis.
- Motion to quash
- Motion for new Confinement Order
- (Home Detention and Electronic Monitoring included)
Protective Orders
Petitions, motions, and requests for hearings may be filed at the court Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Judges are available to hear the following from 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 5 p.m.
- New Protective Order Petition Filings
- Injunction Against Harassment
- Injunction Against Workplace Harassment
- Plaintiff Motions to Quash or Modify a Protective Order