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This bill eliminates the use of photo enforcement systems in Arizona, which are automated camera systems that capture images of vehicle license plates to identify traffic violations like speeding or running traffic signals. The bill removes existing legal definitions and provisions related to photo enforcement systems and explicitly prohibits local authorities and state agencies from using such systems to identify traffic violations. The legislative intent behind this bill is to keep law enforcement in the hands of trained officers, protect citizens from potential abuses associated with outsourcing law enforcement to private entities, and ensure that law enforcement's primary purpose is public safety rather than revenue generation. Specifically, the bill amends several sections of Arizona Revised Statutes to remove references to photo enforcement systems, repeals existing statutes related to these systems, and adds a new section that categorically prohibits their use for identifying traffic violations. The bill reflects a policy decision to prioritize human-based traffic law enforcement over automated systems.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81623