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This bill establishes a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones in Kentucky, running from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. The program allows the Transportation Cabinet to use automated speed enforcement devices to capture images of vehicles traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit in work zones where at least one worker is present. When a vehicle is caught speeding, the registered owner will receive a civil citation by mail, which includes recorded images and a technician's sworn statement. The first violation carries a $75 fine, with subsequent violations within three years increasing to $125. Owners can either pay the fine or contest it through an administrative hearing. If the fine is not paid within 30 days, a $50 late charge will be added, and after 60 days, the vehicle's registration may be suspended. The bill creates an automated speed enforcement fund to cover program costs, with any excess funds transferred to the highway work zone safety fund. The program requires clear signage in work zones and annual device calibration, and the Transportation Cabinet must provide annual reports to the Legislative Research Commission about the program's performance and impact.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb227.html