Suffolk County
Suffolk County Red Light Camera Fee Settlement
People who paid eligible Suffolk County red-light camera administrative fees may claim up to $36 per fee, subject to proportional reduction. Claims are due December 8, 2026. Payment depends on final approval and the settlement terms.
Key facts
The lawsuit challenged Suffolk County’s $30 administrative charges on red-light camera violations. The court declared the fees unlawful, and the county defendants sought appellate review of certain rulings. The defendants deny wrongdoing; the settlement resolves the disputed repayment claims.
How much could an individual receive?
Approved claims provide up to $36 for each eligible administrative fee paid. The figure is per fee, not a universal $36 maximum per person. Payments may be reduced if valid claims exceed the $45 million benefit cap. Attorneys’ fees and administration are paid separately.
What proof is needed?
The notice identifies administrative fees using county records. A class member ID is used for online filing. If you dispute the fee count, supporting payment records are required; estate claims also require proof of authority.
What dates and payment conditions matter?
Claims are due December 8, 2026. A final approval hearing is scheduled for December 8, 2026. A scheduled hearing does not mean the settlement has final approval. Payment depends on approval, the settlement becoming effective and any appeals being resolved. No payment date is promised.
Who may qualify
People or entities who paid the $30 administrative fee for a Suffolk County red-light camera violation between April 1, 2013 and the present, as defined in the settlement notice, may qualify. This is not a refund of every New York traffic ticket.
What proof do you need?
Do you need proof of purchase?
For this settlement, you’ll need proof for some claims but not others. The notice identifies administrative fees using county records. A class member ID is used for online filing. If you dispute the fee count, supporting payment records are required; estate claims also require proof of authority.
Where do these requirements come from?
From the official settlement notice - the document that sets out who qualifies and what they have to provide. Claim summarizes it; Claim does not set it. Where the notice and this page disagree, the notice is the one that counts.
How can I check a settlement email or text?
Who is the administrator?
Kroll Settlement Administration LLC is the settlement administrator: the company a court appoints to run the claims process, send notices and make payments. It is not the company being sued, and it is not Claim.
Is the sender's name enough to trust the message?
No. A sender name, a display name, a reply-to address and even a case number can all be copied. Check the case name and number in the message against the ones on this page, and reach the court-authorized settlement website yourself rather than through a link or button in the message.
What warning signs should I look for?
Any request for a fee, a payment or a wire to release settlement money. Any request for full banking login details. Pressure to act straight away. A web address that does not match the one in the official notice. Genuine notices identify the case by name and number and explain how payment is made.
Claim helps you check whether you may qualify, understand the official requirements, and keep track of settlement deadlines.
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