Bill > H4583

This bill authorizes the City of Somerville to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated safety zones within the city. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Allowing the city to use automated road safety camera systems to detect and enforce speed limit violations in designated safety zones, with limitations on the number of systems per zone. 2. Establishing a fine structure for violations, with the owner of the vehicle generally liable unless the operator was separately cited. The city can send warnings instead of issuing fines for educational purposes. 3. Outlining the process for contesting violations, including a hearing process and the ability to appeal to the courts. 4. Providing special provisions for rental/leased vehicles, allowing the rental/leasing company to shift liability to the renter/lessee. 5. Requiring the city to install signage and conduct a public awareness campaign before activating the enforcement system. 6. Placing restrictions on the compensation paid to the camera system vendor and requiring verification of the system's calibration. 7. Limiting the retention and use of the photographs and other data captured by the system. The overall purpose of the bill is to allow Somerville to use automated speed enforcement in designated safety zones as a means of promoting traffic safety.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4583