SB 1019
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
Senate: PS DP 4-3-0-0 | 3rd Read 16-13-1-0
House: TI DP 4-1-1-1
SB 1019: photo enforcement systems; prohibition
Sponsor: Senator Rogers, LD 7
Caucus & COW
Overview
Forbids the use of photo enforcement systems to enforce traffic law.
History
A photo enforcement system is a device consisting of a radar sensor linked to a camera that
produces recorded images of a vehicle's license plate for the purpose of identifying violators
of state traffic laws or speeding laws (A.R.S. § 28-601).
Statute currently regulates photo enforcement systems in various ways, including
prohibiting their use on state highways and requiring certain signs and notices of their use
to be posted (A.R.S. Title 28, Chapter 3, Article 21).
A similar bill was introduced in the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session and was vetoed by
the Governor (SB1234 prohibition; photo radar).
Provisions
1. Prohibits local authorities or state agencies from using a photo enforcement system to
identify violators of state or local traffic or speeding laws. (Sec. 5)
2. Repeals various existing sections of statute relating to photo enforcement system to
conform with the prohibition. (Sec. 4, 6)
3. Redefines photo enforcement system. (Sec. 1, 3)
4. Contains an intent clause. (Sec. 7)
5. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1, 2)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note