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AL HB437

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Alvin Holmes

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2013

AI Summary

  • Amends Act 2009-740 to require the City of Montgomery to post signs at each intersection where photographic traffic signal enforcement systems are located.

  • Signs must state substantially "AUTOMATED CAMERAS USED IN RED LIGHT ENFORCEMENT" or provide equivalent notice that gives sufficient warning to motorists.

  • City must post warning signs within 60 yards of every intersection with automated red light cameras, placed at least 10 feet from the road edge, between 6 and 8 feet high, with reflective material.

  • City must conduct a public awareness campaign and announcement at least 30 days before operating any photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

  • Civil fines for violations capped at $100, plus municipal court costs and an additional $10 fee paid to the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center.

Legislative Description

City of Montgomery, placement of signs regarding photographic traffic signal amended, Act 2009-740, 2009 Reg. Sess., am'd.

Montgomery County

Last Action

Bussman motion to table Smitherman motion to rerefer adopted Roll Call 689

5/2/2013

Committee Referrals

Local Legislation No. 15/2/2013
Montgomery County Legislation3/20/2013

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