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OH HB69

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ron Maag

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local authorities (municipal corporations, counties, townships) and the State Highway Patrol from using traffic law photo-monitoring devices to detect violations of traffic signal light laws (section 4511.13) or speed limit laws (section 4511.21)

  • Allows local authorities to use photo-monitoring devices to detect speed limit violations within school zones during school recess and while children are arriving or leaving school, but only if a law enforcement officer is physically present at the device location

  • Defines "traffic law photo-monitoring device" as an electronic system with a camera that automatically produces photographs, video, or digital images of vehicles or license plates to detect violations

  • Repeals existing sections 4511.092 and 4511.094 of the Revised Code

  • Cites Section 34 of Article II of the Ohio Constitution regarding employee safety and general welfare as the constitutional basis for the legislation

Legislative Description

To prohibit the use of traffic law photo-monitoring devices by municipal corporations, counties, townships, and the State Highway Patrol to detect traffic signal light and speed limit violations, except in certain circumstances.

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Last Action

To State Government Oversight & Reform

6/27/2013

Full Bill Text

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