Senate Bill 527 Summary

• Allows counties, cities, and towns to adopt ordinances regulating intersection safety systems (automated red light enforcement cameras) on local, county, and state highways within their jurisdictions.

• Establishes civil penalties of $125-$150 for violations, with 70% of revenue directed to local public safety and 30% to the state general fund for public safety.

• Prohibits violations from being reported on driving records, used for insurance rate determinations, or assessed points by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

• Creates defenses for vehicle owners who can prove they were renting/leasing the vehicle, the vehicle was stolen, or the operator was not the owner, allowing liability to transfer to the actual driver.

• Requires suspension of vehicle registration for unpaid violation penalties after local authorities send referral notices to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, with reinstatement available upon payment and applicable reinstatement fees.