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MA H3905
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Manny Cruz
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Salem to install automated speed cameras in designated school zones, defined as within 300 feet of public or private schools, with enforcement between 5:00 a.m. and midnight
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Limits enforcement to no more than two fixed cameras per school zone, with violations only issued when vehicles exceed the speed limit by at least 10 mph
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Sets maximum fine at $25 per violation, with liability assigned to the vehicle owner rather than the driver; violations do not affect driving records or insurance premiums
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Requires 30-day public awareness campaign before enforcement begins, signage at each camera location, and calibration verification by a registered professional engineer
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Mandates destruction of photographs within 48 hours of case disposition, prohibits frontal vehicle photographs, and directs all proceeds to a dedicated fund for traffic safety and driver education
Legislative Description
Authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026
8/21/2025