8/5/03-A bill permitting police to rig cameras on roadways as a deterrent to red-light runners is dead for the year.
H5451, written by Rep. Peter T. Ginaitt, D-Warwick, would have allowed state and local authorities to use cameras for enforcement of traffic signals.
Under the proposal, a red-light running vehicle's license plate number would be captured on camera and a ticket mailed to the registered owner, Ginaitt wrote. Violators could be fined $100.
The bill was still in the House Judiciary Committee when the regular session ended last month.

3/25/03-A House bill permits police to rig cameras on roadways as a deterrent to red-light runners.
H5451, written by Rep. Peter T. Ginaitt, D-Warwick, permits state and local authorities to use cameras for enforcement of traffic signals.
With new authority, a red-light running vehicle's license plate number is captured on camera and a ticket is mailed to the registered owner, Ginaitt wrote. Under the bill, the fine would be $100. It would be treated as a parking violation.
The bill is in the House judiciary committee. For bill status, call (401) 751-8833.