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6/19/07-Gov. Rick Perry has signed a bill into law that could lead to cities in Texas that post cameras in intersections to take them down.
The new law, previously SB1119, gives cities two years to prove the devices make roads safer. Participating cities are required to report to the Legislature information about wrecks at intersections where the devices are installed. During the 2009 legislative session, the House and Senate would evaluate the reports and vote whether to allow cities to keep the cameras.
The new law also establishes criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities are required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras to determine whether design changes could reduce the number of red-light violations.
It also sets limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
In addition, credit agencies cannot be used to make people pay citations. Instead, the Texas Department of Transportation “may refuse to register a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in the violation.” Out-of-state vehicles could not be forced to pay.
The provisions in the new law take effect Sept. 1.
5/23/07-Cities in Texas that post cameras at intersections to nab those who run red lights soon might have to take them down.
The House voted 81-55 to approve an amendment that would give cities two years to prove the devices make roads safer. The revised version passed the chamber on a 136-12 vote, which cleared the way for the bill – SB1119 – to head back to the Senate for consideration.
If an agreement can’t be reached, a committee of select members from both chambers would likely meet to hammer out a deal before the legislative session ends May 28, 2007. It would then head to Gov. Rick Perry’s desk.
The current version of the bill would require participating cities to report to the Legislature information about wrecks at intersections where the devices are installed. During the 2009 legislative session, the House and Senate would evaluate the reports and vote whether to allow cities to keep the cameras.
The bill would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
Among the other provisions added to the bill in the House is a requirement that warning signs be posted 100 feet from monitored intersections. Local authorities also would be prohibited from reporting the violations to credit bureaus.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/25/07-The House Urban Affairs Committee approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted.
SB1119 would require cities to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras. It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
The bill has been routed to the House Calendars Committee on its way to the chamber floor. The Senate previously approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/11/07-The Senate approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. It now heads to the House for further consideration.
SB1119 would require cities to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras. It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn't charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
The bill is in the House Urban Affairs Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/28/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB1119 now heads to the full Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/12/07-Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has introduced a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
SB1119 is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
The new law, previously SB1119, gives cities two years to prove the devices make roads safer. Participating cities are required to report to the Legislature information about wrecks at intersections where the devices are installed. During the 2009 legislative session, the House and Senate would evaluate the reports and vote whether to allow cities to keep the cameras.
The new law also establishes criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities are required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras to determine whether design changes could reduce the number of red-light violations.
It also sets limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
In addition, credit agencies cannot be used to make people pay citations. Instead, the Texas Department of Transportation “may refuse to register a motor vehicle alleged to have been involved in the violation.” Out-of-state vehicles could not be forced to pay.
The provisions in the new law take effect Sept. 1.
5/23/07-Cities in Texas that post cameras at intersections to nab those who run red lights soon might have to take them down.
The House voted 81-55 to approve an amendment that would give cities two years to prove the devices make roads safer. The revised version passed the chamber on a 136-12 vote, which cleared the way for the bill – SB1119 – to head back to the Senate for consideration.
If an agreement can’t be reached, a committee of select members from both chambers would likely meet to hammer out a deal before the legislative session ends May 28, 2007. It would then head to Gov. Rick Perry’s desk.
The current version of the bill would require participating cities to report to the Legislature information about wrecks at intersections where the devices are installed. During the 2009 legislative session, the House and Senate would evaluate the reports and vote whether to allow cities to keep the cameras.
The bill would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
Among the other provisions added to the bill in the House is a requirement that warning signs be posted 100 feet from monitored intersections. Local authorities also would be prohibited from reporting the violations to credit bureaus.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/25/07-The House Urban Affairs Committee approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted.
SB1119 would require cities to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras. It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn’t charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
The bill has been routed to the House Calendars Committee on its way to the chamber floor. The Senate previously approved it.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
4/11/07-The Senate approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. It now heads to the House for further consideration.
SB1119 would require cities to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras. It also would set limitations on city agreements with camera vendors. Vendors couldn't charge cities based on the number of citations issued.
The bill is in the House Urban Affairs Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/28/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB1119 now heads to the full Senate for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/12/07-Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has introduced a bill that would establish criteria for where red-light cameras can be posted. Cities would be required to do traffic studies at intersections they want to use cameras.
SB1119 is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.