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AZ SB1003

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Rogers

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local authorities and state agencies from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of speeding, traffic control device violations, or related city/town ordinances.

  • Removes the definition of "photo enforcement system" from section 28-601 (general traffic definitions) and instead defines it specifically in section 28-1201 as a device using radar or sensors linked to cameras to record vehicle license plates.

  • Repeals sections 28-1202 through 28-1206 and section 28-1602 of Arizona Revised Statutes, which previously governed photo enforcement system procedures and requirements.

  • Removes provisions allowing unarmed police aides, private contractors, and traffic investigators to serve process for citations issued through photo enforcement systems.

  • States legislative intent to keep law enforcement in the hands of trained peace officers and protect citizens from revenue-generating enforcement by private, for-profit entities.

Legislative Description

Prohibition; photo radar

Prohibition

Last Action

House TI Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (5-5-0-1-0-0)

3/22/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules2/1/2024
Transportation and Infrastructure1/31/2024
Rules1/8/2024
Transportation, Technology and Missing Children1/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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