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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: TI DP 6-1-0-0 |
HCR2004: photo enforcement systems; prohibition.
Sponsor: Representative Martinez, LD 16
House Engrossed
Overview
Subject to voter approval, restricts the use of photo enforcement systems to enforce traffic law, unless a local authority or an agency of this state has a signed contract to operate a photo enforcement system before December 31, 2026.
History
A photo enforcement system is a device consisting of a radar sensor linked to a camera that produces recorded images of a vehicle's license plate for the purpose of identifying violators of state traffic laws or speeding laws (A.R.S. § 28-601).
Statute currently regulates photo enforcement systems in various ways, including prohibiting their use on state highways and requiring certain signs and notices of their use to be posted (A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 3, Article 21).
Similar legislation was introduced in the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session and was vetoed by the Governor (SB1019 photo enforcement systems; prohibition).
Provisions
1. Prohibits local authorities or state agencies from using a photo enforcement system to identify violators of excessive speed or failure to obey a traffic control device. (Sec. 2)
2. Exempts, from the prohibition of using a photo enforcement system to identify violators of state or local traffic or speeding laws, a local authority or agency that has signed a contract to operate a photo enforcement system before December 31, 2026. (Sec. 2)
3. Instructs a local authority that has a signed contract to seek approval of the local authority's voters at the next general election immediately after the effective date to continue operation of the photo enforcement system. (Sec. 2)
4. Tasks the local authority with ceasing operations of the photo enforcement system within 90 days after the general election, if the authority does not receive voter approval to operate the system. (Sec. 2)
5. Allows the local authority to continue operating the photo enforcement system for a period of 10 years, if the authority receives voter approval to operate a system. (Sec. 2)
6. Requires the local authority to submit to the authority's voters the question of the continued operation of the photo enforcement system for an additional 10 years that must be placed on the ballot for the general election that will be held in the next 10 years. (Sec. 2)
7. Permits the local authority to continue operating the photo enforcement system for a period of 10 years if the authority receives voter approval at the election held in the next 10 years and directs the authority to submit to the voters the question of the continued operation of the system every 10 years thereafter. (Sec. 2)
8. Redefines photo enforcement system. (Sec. 1)
9. Contains an intent clause. (Sec. 3)
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