AWC supports SB 5789, and its companion HB 1793, which would expand the types of violations that automatic traffic safety cameras can be used to detect. Automatic traffic safety cameras may currently be used to cite infractions at stoplights, railroad crossings, school speed zones, and certain other speed zones.

SB 5789 and HB 1793 would allow traffic cameras to be used to detect drivers who:

• Obstruct traffic;
• Stop within an intersection or crosswalk;
• Illegally drive in transit-only lanes; or,
• Stop, block, or park in a zone restricted to emergency response vehicles and public transit.

Dates to remember

SB 5789 was scheduled to be heard on Monday, February 11 (cancelled due to inclement weather) in the Senate Transportation Committee.

HB 1793 will be heard on Thursday, February 14 in the House Transportation Committee at 3:30 pm.