How to Fight a Red-Light Camera Ticket in Alexandria, VA (2026)
Alexandria operates a separate 'automated red-light enforcement program' alongside its school zone speed camera program. APD's Traffic Safety Section reviews citations from both programs, as confirmed in the City's Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report (October 2024, p. 8). Under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(F), red-light camera fines are capped at $50 with no court costs. Alexandria is in Planning District 8 (Northern Virginia Planning District Commission), which grants an expanded intersection cap under §15.2-968.1(B)(1) — up to 10 intersections or 1 per 10,000 residents (whichever is greater); with approximately 160,000 residents, Alexandria may operate up to 16 RLC intersections. The specific number of active intersections, exact locations, and vendor identity are not publicly posted as of June 2026 — the RLC program's existence is confirmed in the evaluation report; location specifics are open questions.
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Alexandria Red-Light Camera Fines
| Violation | Fine |
|---|---|
| Red-light cameraVa. Code §15.2-968.1(F) caps at $50 with no court costs. Zero points, no driving record entry, no insurance impact. | up to $50 |
How to Contest a Alexandria Red-Light Camera Ticket
Where: Alexandria General District Court
How / where to file: Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Second Floor, P.O. Box 320489, Alexandria, VA 22320-4489. Traffic line: (703) 746-4041. Traffic docket: 9:30 AM, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Alexandria Deadline
Use the return date printed on your summons. Va. Code §15.2-968.1(H) requires RLC summonses to be executed within 10 business days of the violation — if the postmark is more than 10 business days after the violation date, a late-mailing defense may apply.
Alexandria red-light camera contests follow the General District Court process under Va. Code §15.2-968.1. Option 1 — Mail an affidavit of non-operation by regular mail to the clerk of Alexandria General District Court (520 King Street, Second Floor) under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(E)(i) — unlike the speed camera affidavit, the RLC affidavit does NOT require you to identify the actual driver. Option 2 — Appear at a hearing on the return date shown on your summons. The address and instructions for filing the affidavit must appear on the summons itself.
Notable Red-Light Camera Locations in Alexandria
- Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street, Second Floor — the contest forum for all Alexandria camera citations (both speed and red-light)
- Specific RLC intersection locations are not publicly posted on city websites as of June 2026 — they are confirmed as an active program but the intersection list is an open question
Alexandria Red-Light Camera — By the Numbers
Alexandria operates an automated red-light enforcement program alongside its school zone speed cameras, confirmed in the City's Speed Camera Program Evaluation Report (October 2024, p. 8).
Alexandria red-light camera fines are capped at $50 with no court costs under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(F); the fine carries zero points, no driving record entry, and no insurance impact.
Alexandria is in Planning District 8 under §15.2-968.1(B)(1), permitting up to 16 RLC intersections for a city of approximately 160,000 residents.
Which Virginia defenses apply to your ticket?
Alexandria red-light camera citations are Virginia civil penalties under Va. Code §15.2-968.1. All Virginia state-level defenses apply: the not-operating affidavit (§15.2-968.1(E)(i) — no driver ID required for RLC), the 10-business-day summons-execution deadline (§15.2-968.1(H) — late postmark is a potential defense), and signal-timing issues. The Virginia state page covers all defenses; this page adds Alexandria's specific forum (Alexandria General District Court, 520 King Street), the $50 statutory cap, and the program confirmation from the October 2024 evaluation report.
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How much is an Alexandria red-light camera ticket?
Alexandria red-light camera fines are capped at $50 under Virginia Code §15.2-968.1(F). There are no court costs. The fine is a civil penalty — zero points, no driving record entry, and no insurance impact.
I wasn't driving when the Alexandria red-light camera captured my plate. What do I do?
For a red-light camera citation, you can mail an affidavit of non-operation to the clerk of Alexandria General District Court (520 King Street, Second Floor, Alexandria, VA 22320-4489) under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(E)(i), stating you were not the operator of the vehicle. Unlike the speed camera affidavit, the red-light camera affidavit does NOT require you to identify who was driving. The summons must include the court's address and filing instructions. File before the return date on your summons.
Does an Alexandria red-light camera ticket affect my insurance?
No. Under Virginia Code §15.2-968.1(F), a red-light camera civil penalty is not deemed a conviction, is not placed on your driving record, and cannot be used for insurance purposes. Zero points are assessed.
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ParkingFight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Information is for informational purposes only and based on publicly available Virginia statutes, Alexandria program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-08. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.