HI SB1160

Establishes a three-year pilot photo red light imaging detector system program (ending July 1, 2018) that authorizes counties to enforce traffic-control signal laws using automated cameras at fixed locations on state and county highways.

Requires counties to mail summons or citations to registered vehicle owners within 72 hours of violations, with citations requiring clear photographic images of the driver as evidence.

Makes registered vehicle owners presumed liable for red-light violations captured by the system, but allows owners to rebut by submitting written statements, testifying in court, providing witness testimony, or presenting evidence they were not operating the vehicle.

Imposes penalties for red-light violations consistent with section 291C-161, Hawaii Revised Statutes, with fines deposited into the general fund; prohibits disclosure of system information except for law enforcement and court proceedings with penalties up to $1,000 for unauthorized disclosure.

Requires cameras be operated by a nonprofit organization, mandates warning signs at system locations, and allows rental car lessees to be held responsible for violations instead of the lessor if the lessee's information is provided within 30 days.