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City of Fort Dodge Statement on Equal Opportunity

Mobile Speed Camera Payment Options

Current Speed Camera Location

05/10/2024

Car 1: Not deployed

Car 2: Not deployed

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If you have questions concerning a citation you received, please call the Citation Processing Center at the toll-free number on the citation, 1-844-397-3111, and an operator will be able to assist you in a timely manner. Citation Processing Center hours of availability Monday-Thursday 7 am - 7 pm. Friday 7 am- 5 pm.

To view your violation and to make a payment:

Pay online: Visit www.viewcitation.com
Pay by mail: Checks and Money Orders made payable to the City of Fort Dodge. Detach and send remittance slip along with payment.
Pay by phone: 1-844-397-3111. M-Th (7:00 am - 7:00 pm) F (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) CST. Visa, Discover and Mastercard are
accepted.
*A credit card convenience fee will be added when paying online or over the phone (3.5% plus 50 cents per transaction).
Payments will NOT be accepted at the Fort Dodge Police Department or at Fort Dodge City Hall. DO NOT send cash.

TO CONTEST THE CITATION

OPTION 1: ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING

You can choose to schedule an administrative hearing to contest the citation. You can choose to appear in person for an administrative hearing.

CONTEST IN PERSON:
To schedule an administrative hearing, visit www.viewcitation.com or call 1-844-397-3111, M-Th (7:00 am - 7:00 pm), F (7:00 am - 5:00 pm) CST. to speak with a representative.
Details for attending the administrative hearing will be provided to you once a date and time has been scheduled.

Request MUST be made by the due date listed on the front of this notice.

OPTION 2: MUNICIPAL INFRACTION CASE

You may request that the City file a municipal infraction, instead of an administrative hearing or if you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your previous administrative hearing. (see item 1 on the left of this page)

Even if you do not request a municipal infraction, the City may file one against you.

This is a case that is tried before the Iowa District Court. There are additional court costs and a filing fee associated with filing a municipal infraction. The losing party is responsible for those costs and fees. Failure to appear for the hearing may result in a finding of liability for the municipal infraction.

To request a municipal infraction case be filed, send a request to:

Fort Dodge Police Department
702 1st Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Or by e-mailing trafficcam@fortdodgeiowa.org

Request MUST be made by the due date listed on the front of this notice.

Valid reasons to contest:

1. The operator of the vehicle was issued a uniform traffic citation for the violation in question pursuant to Fort Dodge Code Chapter 10 or Iowa Code Chapter 321 (2008).

2. The violation occurred at any time after the vehicle in question or its State Registration plates were reported to a law enforcement agency as having been stolen, provided the vehicle or its plates had not been returned to the registered owner at the time of the alleged violation.

3. The vehicle in question was an authorized emergency vehicle conducting official business.

Before paying or contesting the violation, it is recommended that you contact an attorney and review the local ordinance, images and details of the violation, which can be found at www.viewcitation.com

For more information, see Chapter 10.60 of the City of Fort Dodge Code.