Bill > H189

This bill clarifies the requirements for red light camera enforcement by establishing specific guidelines for traffic control photographic systems at intersections. The bill defines a red light violation as occurring when a vehicle enters an intersection after a steady red traffic signal and its red clearance interval have expired. It mandates that all intersections using traffic control photographic systems must have yellow light change intervals and red clearance intervals that are at least as long as those specified in the original traffic signal plan, which must be designed by a licensed professional engineer and comply with the most recent Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The bill becomes effective 60 days after becoming law and applies to all red light camera enforcement by municipalities, with the goal of ensuring fair and consistent timing for traffic signals equipped with photo enforcement systems.

Government Affairs, Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H189