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Introduced
01/16/2024
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024
03/26/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to automated traffic safety cameras; amending RCW 2 46.16A.120, 46.63.030, 46.63.180, 46.63.075, and 46.68.480; adding 3 new sections to chapter 46.63 RCW; and repealing RCW 46.63.170. 4
AI Summary
This bill:
- Authorizes the use of automated traffic safety cameras in cities and counties to detect various traffic violations, including stoplight violations, railroad grade crossing violations, and speeding violations in certain designated zones like school zones, hospital zones, and work zones.
- Requires cities and counties to conduct an equity analysis when proposing new camera locations and to post annual reports on their websites about the cameras' use and impacts.
- Establishes restrictions on the use and placement of automated traffic cameras, including requiring clear signage and limiting compensation to vendors based on the value of equipment and services provided rather than a share of fines.
- Directs automated camera revenue to be used for traffic safety improvements, with a minimum portion required to be spent in low-income areas and high-crash rate neighborhoods.
- Modifies existing laws related to the suspension of vehicle registration for unpaid traffic citations issued via automated cameras.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Effective date 6/6/2024. (on 03/26/2024)
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