Bill > H3267

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 include: - Allowing the city to use automated road safety camera systems to detect and enforce speed limit violations in designated safety zones. - Imposing fines on vehicle owners for violations, with some exceptions such as if the vehicle was stolen or the driver received a citation for the underlying violation. - Establishing procedures for contesting violations, including hearings and the ability to appeal to the courts. - Requiring the city to install signs notifying the public of the use of the camera systems and conduct a public awareness campaign before enforcement begins. - Specifying that the compensation for the camera system vendor cannot be based on the number of citations issued or revenue generated. - Placing restrictions on the use and retention of photographs and other data collected by the camera systems. The goal of the bill is to promote traffic safety in designated safety zones within the City of Somerville through the use of automated enforcement of speed limit violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3267