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MA H3660

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Finn

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to install and operate automated speed camera systems in active construction zones, limited to detecting vehicles exceeding the posted speed limit by 15 mph or more

  • Requires clear signage alerting motorists to camera use, and mandates a public awareness campaign in collaboration with Massachusetts State Police

  • Establishes that vehicle owners are liable for fines detected by the system unless the driver received a citation from an officer at the scene; owners may transfer liability by providing a signed affidavit identifying the actual driver within 30 days

  • Prohibits vendor compensation from being based on ticket revenue; requires annual calibration checks, operator training certification, and destruction of non-violation images within 30 days and violation-related data within 1 year of case resolution

  • Requires annual reporting on citations issued, hearing outcomes, system maintenance costs, and revenue generated; takes effect 90 days after passage with funding from the Highway Fund

Legislative Description

Relative to construction zone speed control systems

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

8/21/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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