5/28/08-Gov. Phil Bredesen signed a bill into law that put a restriction on cities’ use of traffic cameras. It takes effect July 1.
The new law, previously SB3423, includes a provision to prohibit shortening of yellow signals for the purpose of increasing profits from tickets.

5/8/08-A bill on its way to Gov. Phil Bredesen’s desk would put restrictions on cities’ use of traffic cameras to nab red-light runners.
The cameras snap pictures of red-light runners’ or speeders’ vehicles and license plates. A ticket is mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless of who was driving at the time.
SB3423 includes a provision to prohibit shortening of yellow signals for the purpose of increasing profits from tickets.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.

4/25/08-The Senate approved a bill that includes a provision to prohibit shortening of yellow signals for the purpose of increasing profits from red-light cameras.
SB3423 is awaiting assignment to committee in the House. For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.