HB3980 Summary

• Repeals Section 11-208.6 of the Illinois Vehicle Code, eliminating authority for municipalities to use automated red light camera systems at intersections to photograph vehicles violating traffic control signals.

• Imposes strict limits on automated speed enforcement systems, restricting their use to safety zones within one-eighth mile of schools or parks and only during specified operational hours, with penalties capped at $50-$100 depending on speed violation severity.

• Requires net proceeds from automated speed enforcement systems be spent on public safety initiatives, pedestrian/traffic safety improvements, infrastructure, and after-school programs rather than general revenue.

• Denies home rule powers to local governments regarding both red light camera enforcement and speed enforcement systems, making these exclusive state regulatory functions.

• Requires implementation without state reimbursement under the State Mandates Act, with technical amendments to remove references to eliminated red light camera provisions throughout the Vehicle Code.