How to Fight a Red-Light Camera Ticket in Virginia Beach, VA (2026)
Virginia Beach has operated a red-light camera program for years. As of the February 2025 City Council briefing by Deputy Police Chief William Zelms, Virginia Beach operates 11 active red-light camera intersections. Since 2016, total crashes at nine of those monitored intersections have decreased by 37%. The program generates approximately $1.8 million per year in gross revenue against approximately $1 million per year in operating costs. Virginia Beach is negotiating a 'new more costly contract' for the RLC program as of March 2025. The Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) administers the program. Under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(F), the fine is capped at $50 with zero points and no driving record entry. Virginia Beach is in Planning District 23 (Hampton Roads Planning District Commission).
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Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach Red-Light Camera Ticket
Where: Virginia Beach General District Court, 2nd Judicial District
How / where to file: Virginia Beach General District Court, 2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9057. Clerk of Court: Pamela J. Pringle. Clerk's Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Phone: (757) 385-8531.
Virginia Beach 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. For the affidavit path, mail the affidavit to the clerk's office before the return date.
Option 1 — Affidavit of non-operation: mail a written affidavit to the clerk of Virginia Beach General District Court (2425 Nimmo Parkway) under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(E)(i), stating you were not the operator. Unlike the speed camera affidavit, the RLC affidavit does NOT require you to identify who was driving. Option 2 — In-person hearing: appear at Virginia Beach General District Court on the return date to contest the citation. Option 3 — Stolen vehicle: if your vehicle or plates were stolen and you reported the theft before the violation, present a certified copy of the police report before the return date. You also have the right to inspect camera images and device data — for RLC citations, at least 30 business days from summons mailing (§15.2-968.1(G)).
Notable Red-Light Camera Locations in Virginia Beach
- Virginia Beach operates red-light cameras at 11 intersections — specific intersection names are confirmed in number but not publicly listed on city websites as of June 2026
- Virginia Beach General District Court, 2425 Nimmo Parkway — the contest forum for all Virginia Beach camera citations
- Program has been operating since at least 2016; crash data shows a 37% reduction at nine monitored intersections between 2016 and early 2025
Virginia Beach Red-Light Camera — By the Numbers
Virginia Beach operates red-light cameras at 11 intersections; total crashes at nine monitored intersections decreased 37% since 2016 (VBPD briefing, February 2025, reported in Virginian-Pilot, March 5, 2025).
Virginia Beach red-light camera program generates approximately $1.8 million per year in gross revenue against approximately $1 million per year in operating costs (VBPD briefing, February 2025).
Virginia Beach red-light camera fines are capped at $50 per citation under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(F); zero points, no driving record entry, no insurance impact.
Which Virginia defenses apply to your ticket?
Virginia Beach 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), the 10-business-day summons-execution deadline (§15.2-968.1(H)), and signal-timing issues. The Virginia state page covers all defenses; this page adds Virginia Beach's specific forum (Virginia Beach General District Court, 2425 Nimmo Parkway), the 11-intersection program scale, crash-reduction data, and the $50 fine cap.
See all Virginia red-light camera defenses →Virginia Beach Red-Light Camera Ticket FAQ
Will a Virginia Beach red-light camera ticket affect my driving record or insurance?
No. Virginia Beach red-light camera tickets are civil penalties, not criminal convictions. Under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(F), imposition of the penalty 'shall not be deemed a conviction as an operator and shall not be made part of the operating record of the person upon whom such liability is imposed, nor shall it be used for insurance purposes in the provision of motor vehicle insurance coverage.' Zero points. No DMV record. No insurance impact. The fine is capped at $50.
How do I contest a Virginia Beach red-light camera ticket?
You have two main options. First, if you were not the driver, mail an affidavit to the clerk of Virginia Beach General District Court (2425 Nimmo Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456) under Va. Code §15.2-968.1(E)(i). The RLC affidavit does not require you to name the actual driver. Second, appear in person at Virginia Beach General District Court on the return date. Keep your original mailing envelope: if the postmark is more than 10 business days after the violation date, the summons may have been executed outside the statutory deadline under §15.2-968.1(H).
How many red-light cameras does Virginia Beach have?
Virginia Beach operates red-light cameras at 11 intersections, confirmed by Deputy Police Chief William Zelms at the February 2025 City Council briefing. Since 2016, total crashes at nine monitored intersections have decreased 37%. The program generates approximately $1.8 million in gross annual revenue against roughly $1 million in annual operating costs.
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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, Virginia Beach program documents, and primary-source research as of 2026-06-08. Verify current rules with your court or a licensed attorney.