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VT S0155

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Martine Gulick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipal law enforcement agencies to participate in Vermont's automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) pilot program, previously limited to the Agency of Transportation, until July 1, 2027

  • Permits ATLE systems in municipal work zones and at locations with high incidence of crashes or speeding where traditional enforcement is impractical, unsafe, or has failed to deter violators

  • Requires municipalities to conduct traffic engineering analyses confirming locations meet highway safety standards, post at least two notification signs, and publish ATLE locations on municipal and Agency of Transportation websites

  • Allows municipalities to contract with third-party vendors for ATLE system operation and deployment, with data storage requirements and annual independent calibration checks

  • Expands annual reporting requirements to include municipal ATLE data on system locations, violations issued, civil penalties collected, and recommended program changes

Legislative Description

An act relating to the use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems by municipalities

Last Action

Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Transportation

5/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation5/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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