SB 280 – Establishes enforcement standards for red light violations detected by automated photo red light enforcement systems

• Sponsor: Griesheimer
• LR Number: 1061S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 1/18/2007 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Journal Page: S122
• Effective Date: August 28, 2007

Current Bill Summary

SB 280 - This act provides that any person who commits a steady red light violation that is detected and enforced through an automated photo red light enforcement system is guilty of an infraction. The act further provides that a red light violation detected by an automated photo red light enforcement system shall not be deemed a moving violation. Violations detected by an automated photo red light enforcement system shall not be made part of the violator's operating record nor points shall be assessed against the violator's record. Under the act, insurance companies are prohibited from imposing surcharge points if a person commits a red light violation detected by an automated photo red light enforcement system.

STEPHEN WITTE