S.20.2-7: Traffic Camera Ban Act (Passed)

[Senator-elect Spark]

Traffic Camera Ban Act

Be it enacted:

Section 1: Definition

1. "Traffic camera" shall be defined as a camera which may be mounted beside or over a road or installed in an enforcement vehicle to detect motoring offenses, including speeding, vehicles going through a red traffic light, vehicles going through a toll booth without paying, or unauthorized use of a bus, carpool, or express lane.

Section 2: Ban on Cameras

1. All traffic cameras are hereby banned in the Southern Region.
2. State and local governments have until the end of December 31, 2020 to remove all traffic cameras currently in operation.
3. No new traffic cameras may be installed after passage of this bill.
4. Nothing in this bill shall be interpreted to prohibit police officers from enforcing traffic laws while physically present at the site of the offense.

Debate to last 48 hours.

[Senator-elect Spark]

I support traffic cameras as a deterrent for speeding. Without them the roads are a lot less safe. I'd rather reduce the penalty.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Would any delegates seek to continue debate before we move for a vote?

[Senator-elect Spark]

24 objection period.

[Senator-elect Spark]

Aye

[Senator-elect Spark]

This bill passes.