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CT HB05328

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Transportation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

Summary of Substitute Bill No. 5328

  • Establishes a program allowing the Department of Transportation to operate work zone speed control systems on highways with speed limits of 45+ mph to record vehicles exceeding the posted limit by 10 or more miles per hour.

  • First violation results in a written warning; second or subsequent violation within one year results in a $75 fine; violations occurring more than one year after the previous violation reset to first violation status.

  • Vehicles traveling 85+ mph receive a $75 fine regardless of violation history.

  • Municipalities may adopt ordinances establishing fines up to $50 for first violations and $75 for second or subsequent violations within one year, with collected funds used for transportation improvements or device costs.

  • Restricts disclosure and storage of personally identifiable information to only what is necessary for fine collection and enforcement, with data destruction required within 30 days of fine collection or hearing resolution (with limited exceptions).

  • Requires the Department of Transportation and municipalities to submit annual reports detailing violation statistics, crash data, enforcement costs, and safety measures undertaken.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Automated Traffic Safety Enforcement In Work Zones And Municipalities.

Last Action

Tabled for the Calendar, House

4/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/9/2024
Transportation2/28/2024

Full Bill Text

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