KY SB24

Authorizes law enforcement agencies to use red light cameras at intersections to capture images of vehicles running red lights, with systems required to photograph the rear of vehicles and clearly identify license plate numbers

Imposes a $50 civil penalty for red light camera violations, with $45 retained by local government and $5 sent to the Administrative Office of the Courts

Citations must be mailed within 14 days of the violation and include the recorded image, owner information, violation details, and a sworn technician statement

Violations do not result in points assessed against the driver's license, but failure to pay the penalty or contest the citation results in suspension of the vehicle's registration

Provides legal defenses including yielding to emergency vehicles, stolen vehicle/plates, malfunctioning traffic signals, or identifying the actual driver at the time of violation