6/8/05-A bill that would have allowed police to install cameras at traffic lights to catch those running red lights has died.
SB200, sponsored by Sen. Phil Poole, D-Moundville, was awaiting a vote before the full Senate when the session ended, effectively killing it for the year. It previously passed the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee.
Under the bill, violators could have faced a fine up to $100 fine. Revenue from the tickets would have gone for municipal use.
A ticket would have been mailed to the vehicle owner after authorities review photos. A violation would not have counted as points toward a driver’s license suspension or be used by any insurance company to determine premiums. But no vehicle owner with an unpaid ticket could have renewed a vehicle tag or driver’s license.
A similar House bill – HB428 – also died.

3/16/05-A bill in the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee would allow police to install cameras at traffic lights to catch those running red lights.
Under SB200, sponsored by Sen. Phil Poole, D-Moundville, violators could face a fine up to $100 fine. Revenue from the tickets would go for municipal use.
A ticket would be mailed to the vehicle owner after authorities review photos. A violation would not count as points toward a driver’s license suspension or be used by any insurance company to determine premiums. But no vehicle owner with an unpaid ticket could renew a vehicle tag or driver’s license.
For Senate bill status, call (334) 242-7825. In Alabama, call 1-800-499-3051.
A similar House bill – HB428 – is in the House Public Safety Committee.