MN SF4569

Authorizes local governments (counties, cities, towns) to use automated traffic enforcement systems to detect and cite vehicle owners for traveling 20 miles per hour or more above the speed limit as a petty misdemeanor offense.

Automated traffic enforcement systems must detect vehicle speed, produce photographs or video recording of the vehicle, and record the license plate; citations must be issued within 10 calendar days of the violation with a copy of the recording provided to the owner.

Requires local governments to hold a public hearing before implementation, adopt an ordinance governing system use, place warning signs in enforcement areas, and only issue warnings during the first 30 days of operation.

Prohibits violations from being grounds for driver's license revocation or suspension and prevents dual prosecution if the owner or another person is already convicted or cited for a related traffic or criminal violation arising from the same incident.

Classifies automated traffic enforcement data as private data on individuals; requires local governments to ensure systems are not racially biased or discriminatory and to evaluate locations for consistent and fair usage throughout their jurisdiction.