Frequently Asked Questions

Fire Department CPR Instructors teach CPR at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, Villa Park.
For upcoming classes, please link to the Fire Department FAQ page.
Please call the Fire Department at (630) 833-5350 for more information and schedules.

• Use of cured firewood only. Firewood must be cut into logs and not freshly cut or "green."
• No burning of any leaves, twigs, or paper products.
• The fireplace must have a secure, suitable cap and suitable screening in place on all sides to prevent embers from flying.
• The fireplace must not be left unattended.
• Be considerate of neighbors and use the fireplace where smoke will not disturb them.

Two Options are available: pay the fine or contest the violation.

OPTION I Pay The Fine

• Pay Online: Logon to RedLightViolations by entering the Violation Notice Number and License Plate Number noted on the top and bottom right of your Notice of Violation. There is a $3.50 convenience fee for paying on-line, assessed at the time of payment.
  
• Pay By Mail: Mail your check or money order (payable to the Village of Villa Park Photo Enforcement Program) in the return envelope provided. Be sure to include the payment stub from the bottom of the notice you received along with your payment. Please do not send cash.
  
• Pay By Credit Card: A Toll Free number will be established for the Village and will be noted on the violation. Payments will be accepted between the hours of 9am – 4pm. We accept VISA and MasterCard and there is a $3.50 convenience fee for the service. A transaction confirmation number will be provided as well as an email confirmation for your permanent records if you wish.
  
  In-Person Payments are not available.

OPTION II. Contest the Notice of Violation:

Please make sure that the basis for your contest is one of the following five options (these are also listed on the back of the notice of violation)

1. Police officer already issued you a uniform traffic citation for the same violation (the citation issued by the police officer takes precedence over the Violation Notice)
   
2. Vehicle or license plates were stolen and not recovered at the time of the violation
   
3. Vehicle was leased or rented to another party, and a written affidavit of the lessee of the vehicle and a lease agreement were submitted
   
4. Vehicle was an emergency vehicle or lawfully participating in a funeral procession
   
   Contest by Mail:
   • Fill in the CONTEST BY MAIL circle on the notice stub and on the self-addressed return envelope.
     
   • Enclose a letter signed by the registered owner of the vehicle setting forth facts that establish a defense.
     
   • Enclose any supporting evidence, such as affidavits, photos, state vehicle registration, official police vehicle theft/or recovery reports with the Violation Notice Number indicated.
     
   • Be certain these documents are legible and complete. Send copies, original documents will not be returned.
     
   • Enclose all evidence to support your defense as the Hearing officer’s decision is final.
     
   • All Contest By Mail materials must be submitted using the enclosed return envelope and must be received by the Pay or Contest By Date.
     
     Requests to Contest Received AFTER the Pay or Contest By Date:
     
     
   • The Registered Owner (no one else) must send a document to the Police Department and
     
     1. Explain why a reply was not sent prior to the Pay or contest by Date and
        
     2. State why the request to contest should be heard.
        
        
        VILLA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
        40 South Ardmore
        Villa Park, IL 60181
     
     
     Request An In-Person Hearing:
     
     
     • Fill in the IN PERSON HEARING circle on the return stub and on the return envelope. Mail the stub in the return envelope.
       
     • Requests will only be honored if received by the Pay or Contest By Date (within the first 21 days of the initial violation notice).

• Right Turn on Red without coming to a complete stop.
  
  You may be cited with a Red Light Violation if you fail to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before turning right when the light is red. Turning right on red, after bringing your vehicle to a complete stop, is only allowed at intersections that do not have signs prohibiting such turns. For exact wording, please check Illinois’ Rules of the Road, or visit the Secretary of State’s website, cyberdriveillinois.com.
  
  
• Entering an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red.
  
  Motorists already in the intersection when the signal changes to red, when waiting to turn for example, are not considered red light violators.

Images of your vehicle were captured and recorded by an Automated Red Light Photo Enforcement System. Your images and an actual video of the occurrence are available online for your review at: www.redlightviolations.com.

The images and video passed a two part review process by qualified technicians before being submitted to the Villa Park Police Department for final review and approval. The alleged civil infraction notice was then mailed to you as the registered owner or identified driver. Confirmation of your name, address and vehicle registration information was provided to the Villa Park Police Department by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. You have the option of contesting the Violation Notice either by Mail or by requesting an In-Person Hearing.