HB 6625 Summary

• Authorizes the City of Waterbury to use automated traffic enforcement safety devices (red light cameras) at intersections in school zones, pedestrian safety zones, high-speed highways (over 25 mph), and locations with histories of traffic crashes or violations, effective October 1, 2023.

• Establishes fines of up to $50 for first violations and up to $75 for subsequent violations of red light violations detected by cameras, with an optional $15 processing fee for electronic payment.

• Requires advance warning signs to be installed 100-110 feet before camera locations, vendor review and approval of recorded images before citations are issued, and citations to be mailed within 30-60 days of the violation.

• Prohibits disclosure of personally identifiable information except for fine enforcement, judicial orders, or legal compliance, and requires destruction of violation data within one year after fine payment or hearing resolution.

• Requires the city to submit a report to the Department of Transportation and relevant legislative committees within 18 months detailing violation numbers, traffic safety impacts, revenue collected, and program costs.