Bill > HB07058

This bill requires the Connecticut Commissioner of Transportation to develop a comprehensive plan for expanding speed safety cameras (automated traffic enforcement devices that capture speeding violations) on state highways by February 1, 2026. The commissioner must consult two federal guidelines: the Speed Safety Camera Program Planning and Operations Guide and the High Visibility Enforcement Toolkit when creating this plan. Additionally, the bill modifies existing law to allow municipalities more flexibility in using funds generated from traffic enforcement cameras. Specifically, municipalities can now use fine revenues not just for transportation improvements, but also to reimburse vendors for the expenses related to designing, installing, operating, or maintaining these automated traffic enforcement devices. The legislation maintains existing fine limits (up to $50 for a first violation and $75 for a second violation within one year) and includes a processing fee provision. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to potentially enhance road safety by expanding the use of speed monitoring technology while providing municipalities with greater financial management options for these traffic enforcement systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

Transportation Committee (Joint)

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