Bill > HB1423

This bill authorizes a pilot program for using automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in vehicle-racing camera enforcement zones within cities with at least 2,000 residents. The cameras will use a combination of audio and visual technologies to detect vehicle noise violations that exceed maximum permissible sound levels established under state or local regulations. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission will oversee the pilot program and must provide a comprehensive report to the legislature by January 1, 2028, including details about camera locations, demographics, and the number of noise violations. Importantly, the bill specifies that amplified music cannot be used as evidence of noise violations, and the cameras may only record audio immediately before, during, and after a potential violation. The pilot program is set to expire on July 1, 2028, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2026. The legislation includes provisions for how violations will be processed, how camera data will be handled, and requires cities using these cameras to provide specific data to the commission for analysis.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1423&Year=2025&Initiative=false