SB 1145 - This act authorizes cities and counties with a population greater than 25,000 and the City of St. Louis to adopt ordinances authorizing the use of automatic traffic control enforcement systems to catch drivers who run red lights on highways or roads within their jurisdiction. The city or county adopting the ordinance may enter into an agreement with the state highways and transportation commission regarding the use of such a system on a state highway within the boundaries of the city or county. The vehicle owner is presumed to be the violator unless the owner can furnish evidence that the vehicle was stolen at the time of the violation or that the vehicle had not run the red light.

The city of St. Louis must designate the parking commission to be the system administrator of the automated traffic control system. No points shall be assessed for a violation obtained through the use of the automated traffic control system. The maximum fine imposed shall not exceed $500. The city must give at least 30 days public notice before officially using the system. Signs must indicate the presence of the system and shall be visible to approaching traffic.

This act has a sunset clause.

This act is similar to SB 90 (2003).
STEPHEN WITTE