Photo-monitoring systems; counties and cities may establish to enforce traffic light signals. (HB1778)

Introduced By

Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)

John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)
Served: 2002–

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Traffic signal enforcement programs; civil penalty. Grants localities the authority to operate traffic signal enforcement systems. Localities may install photo-monitoring systems at no more than one intersection for every 10,000 residents at one time. Provisions within the bill limit the use and retention of images recorded and provide other parameters and limitations for localities. Localities are also required to designate at least 50% of fines collected for transportation purposes.   View Full Text »

Status

03/26/2007: signed by governor
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Comments

Paul writes:

Why can't ANY county or city in Virginia decide on their own to safequard their citizens at intersections where facts show RED LIGHT Violations?

Victims or Potential Victims should have more support and rights than the Lawbreaker(s).

Posted 29 months ago.
Fred Mittelman writes:

The one problem with 'red light" and other traffice camera systems, that isn't often mentioned in discussions of them, is the fact that you can't cross-examine them as you would the cop using the radar. This violates the 6th Amendment to the U.S. Consitution.

Posted 29 months ago.