BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

HB 2780: Traffic safety cameras

Concerning automated traffic safety cameras.

Summary

  • Modifies the process by which a registered owner may challenge an infraction generated by an automated traffic safety camera to limit a court's ability to require further action when a registered owner states that the vehicle was controlled by another individual at the time the infraction occurred.
  • Requires the yellow light duration to be at least four seconds at intersections where automated traffic safety cameras are installed.
  • Limits the fine for an infraction generated by an automated traffic safety camera to $25.

From the House Bill Analysis 2010 (HB 2780), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2010
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Christopher Hurst (D-31)
Introduced
January 14, 2010 in the House
Last action
March 15, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to automated traffic safety cameras;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christopher Hurst (D-31)

2 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Transportation.

HB 2780 in other sessions

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