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RI S2751
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities and towns to adopt ordinances allowing automated road safety monitoring systems (cameras) to enforce stop sign violations, crosswalk violations, and failure to yield to pedestrian violations
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Limits camera enforcement to school zones, hospital zones, work zones, and roads/intersections designated as high pedestrian safety concern areas
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Imposes a $50 civil fine on the registered vehicle owner for violations; violations do not go on driving records and are not considered moving violations
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Requires municipalities to install signage at camera locations and conduct a 30-day public awareness campaign before enforcement begins, with only written warnings issued during that initial period
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Mandates privacy protections including destruction of photos/video within 48 hours of case disposition, prohibition on frontal vehicle photos, blurring of pedestrian faces, and requirement that revenue be used for road safety projects
Legislative Description
Creates the RI Pedestrian Safety Act allows cities and town to use automated safety monitoring which a civil fine of $50 for violations.
Motor And Other Vehicles
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
2/27/2026