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How to claim the Suffolk County settlement before Dec 8, 2026
Who qualifies for the Suffolk County Red Light Camera Fee Settlement, how much it pays (share of fund per $30 fee paid), whether you need proof (some proof) and how to file before Dec 8, 2026.
Potential payout
Share of fund per $30 fee paid
Deadline
Dec 8, 2026
Proof
Some proof
What happened
Drivers alleged that Suffolk County and its Traffic and Parking Violations Agency charged an unlawful $30 administrative fee on top of the fine for every red light camera violation since April 2013. The county denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay up to $45 million in cash to class members who file valid claims, with fees and administration paid separately.
The case is McGrath v. Suffolk County, et al..
A court-appointed administrator runs the claim process and sends the payments. SettleClub is not affiliated with the administrator or with Suffolk County.
Who qualifies
Any person or entity that paid a $30 administrative fee to Suffolk County for a red light camera violation at any time from April 1, 2013 to the present. This settlement covers Suffolk County only, not other New York counties.
The class period is Apr 1, 2013 to present. If your purchase, account or visit falls outside those dates, you are not part of this settlement even if everything else fits.
How much you could get
Payments are share of fund per $30 fee paid from a fund of up to $45,000,000.
The settlement fund is split among everyone who files a valid claim, after attorneys' fees, administration costs and any service awards approved by the court, so the final amount depends on how many people file.
What proof you need
You need your Class Member ID, which you can request through the Contact Us page of the settlement site (allow 1 to 2 business days). The site does not list other document requirements, but payment is tied to the fees you actually paid, so ticket records help if your payments are not in the county's data.
Gather the documents before you start the form. Most administrators let you upload a photo or PDF, and an order confirmation email or account statement usually counts.
How to file
Submit the claim form online or mail it postmarked by December 8, 2026. The opt-out and objection deadline is November 9, 2026. The final approval hearing is December 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
The deadline is Dec 8, 2026. Filing takes a few minutes online. Keep the confirmation number the administrator gives you; it is the only proof you filed.
When the money arrives
The court holds its final approval hearing on Dec 8, 2026. Payments go out after the judge approves the settlement and any appeals are resolved, which typically takes a few months.
Track this claim in SettleClub and you will get a reminder before the deadline and a nudge when payments start going out.
Key dates
- Claim deadline
- Dec 8, 2026 · 28 days left
- Opt-out / objection deadline
- Nov 9, 2026
- Final approval hearing
- Dec 8, 2026
- Class period
- Apr 1, 2013 to present
- Last verified by us
- Nov 7, 2026
Questions
Is the Suffolk County settlement legit?+
Yes. It is a court-approved settlement. You file on the administrator's official site, never through a third party, and nobody legitimate will ask you to pay to claim.
Do I need a lawyer?+
No. Class counsel already represents the class, and their fees come out of the fund. You just file the claim form.
What if I don't have a receipt?+
Check the claim form for alternatives such as account records or an order history export. Some settlements pay a smaller flat amount to claimants without documentation.
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late claims are rejected. The administrator has no discretion to accept them, which is why a reminder matters more than it sounds.
Next step
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SettleClub is independent and is not a law firm, court, government agency or settlement administrator. This article is a plain-language summary of public court filings and the official notice, not legal advice. Eligibility, dates and amounts are decided by the court and administrator and can change. Suffolk County and related names are trademarks of their owners, used only to identify this settlement.