Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the use of automated traffic enforcement systems.

Highlights:

• Authorizes a “jurisdiction” to pass an ordinance authorizing the use of an automated traffic enforcement system for red light or speed limit violations (Sec. A). 

• Defines “jurisdiction” as a city, county, town, or village located in the state (Sec. A).

• Prohibits the Department of Revenue from assessing points against an individual’s driving record for a traffic violation conviction based solely on evidence obtained from an automated traffic enforcement system (Sec. A). 

• Establishes a maximum fine of $135 for an individual who is convicted of a traffic violation based solely on evidence obtained from an automated traffic enforcement system (Sec. A). 

• Requires a peace officer to review and determine the validity of all traffic violations that were detected with an automated traffic enforcement system (Sec. A). 

• Requires a jurisdiction using an automated traffic enforcement system to meet certain criteria, including, but not limited to, the following criteria (Sec. A):
• The jurisdiction has a public awareness campaign at the beginning of the program and send warning notices for 30 days before issuing citations; 
• The jurisdiction posts warning signs ahead of any area using the automated enforcement system;
• The jurisdiction has a permit from the agency that owns a highway, street, or road where the automated enforcement system is to be installed, if not jurisdiction property; and
• The jurisdiction obtains an engineering review of an intersection where the automated enforcement system is to be installed, including a site evaluation and a crash study.

• Limits where a jurisdiction can use an automated traffic enforcement system to enforce speed limits to areas that meet certain conditions, including, but not limited to, the following areas and conditions (Sec. A):
• School zones with a reduced speed limit or flashers when children are present;
• Work zones with a reduced speed limit and workers present for at least 4 hours; and
• Other zones where an engineering study has shown the occurrence of more crashes than expected based on similar roads.

• Requires a jurisdiction using an automated traffic enforcement system to have yellow light durations that comply with state standards (Sec. A).

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