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CT SB00332

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2016

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program effective July 1, 2016 allowing municipalities with populations under 3,200 persons to use automated speed enforcement devices to enforce speed limit ordinances and state statutes 14-218a and 14-219.

  • Limits each participating municipality to no more than two automated speed enforcement devices.

  • Requires a sworn police officer to review recorded images before citations are issued, and mandates mailing citations with image copies to vehicle owners within five days of the violation.

  • Requires warning signs be posted near enforcement devices at least 30 days before activation; designates vehicle registration as prima facie evidence of operator identity, with exceptions for leased or rented vehicles.

  • Devices must only activate upon detecting vehicle approach and probable speeding violations.

Legislative Description

An Act Establishing A Pilot Program For Automated Speed Enforcement Devices.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/04

2/29/2016

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development2/26/2016

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