$45M New York Red-Light Camera Fee Class Action Settlement
Case Overview
Suffolk County and the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violation Agency were involved in a class action lawsuit concerning the imposition of an administrative fee. The dispute centered on the county charging an unlawful $30 administrative fee for red-light camera violations within Suffolk County, New York.
The plaintiffs alleged that the county added this $30 fee on top of the existing fine for each violation, despite New York Vehicle and Traffic Law section 1111-b limiting liability to $50 per violation. The court had previously declared these administrative fees illegal, although the county was pursuing appellate review of certain rulings.
Under the settlement terms, class members may receive up to $36 for each red-light camera administrative fee paid between April 1, 2013, and the present. To participate, class members must submit a valid claim form by the deadline of December 8, 2026, with the final approval hearing scheduled for the same date.
Who May Qualify
All persons or entities who paid a $30 administrative fee to Suffolk County or the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violation Agency for red-light camera violations between April 1, 2013, and the present.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for this settlement?
The settlement benefits any person or entity that paid a $30 administrative fee to Suffolk County or the Suffolk County Traffic and Parking Violation Agency for red-light camera violations that occurred between April 1, 2013, and the present.
What is the potential award amount?
Class members can potentially receive up to $36 for every red-light camera administrative fee they paid. This total amount may be reduced proportionally if the total value of all valid claims exceeds the $45 million settlement cap.
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