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SB871: Photo-monitoring systems; certain counties and cities may establish to enforce traffic light signal.

Chief Patron

Sen. John Watkins (R-10)

John Watkins (R-10)
Served: 1998–

Progress

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

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

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 25 intersections at one time. Provisions within the bill set the maximum fine, limit the use and retention of images recorded, and provide other parameters and limitations for localities.

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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).

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