7/18/03-Legislation to designate 10 cities to adopt ordinances authorizing the use of automatic traffic control enforcement systems to catch red light runners on highways or roads within their jurisdiction has died.
Under SB90, if the road were a state highway, the city would have been required to enter into an agreement with the Transportation Commission before installing such a system.
The vehicle owner would be considered the violator unless the owner made an affidavit identifying the true operator of the vehicle.
One year after the city adopted its ordinance, the Department of Transportation would have reported on the effectiveness of the automated traffic-control signal enforcement systems. The report would have been reviewed by the General Assembly to determine further use of the systems.
The bill was in the Senate Transportation Committee when the regular session ended May 17.

4/4/03-SB90 would allow the Department of Public Safety to designate 10 cities to adopt ordinances authorizing the use of automatic traffic control enforcement systems to catch red light runners on highways or roads within their jurisdiction.
If the road is a state highway, the city must enter into an agreement with the Transportation Commission before installing such a system.
Under the proposal, the vehicle owner would be considered the violator unless the owner makes an affidavit identifying the true operator of the vehicle. The penalty for each violation may not exceed $50.
One year after the city adopts its ordinance, the Department of Transportation would report on the effectiveness of the automated traffic-control signal enforcement systems. The report would be reviewed by the General Assembly to determine further use of the systems.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee. For Senate bill status, call (573) 751-3824.