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This bill establishes a red light camera pilot program in Utah designed to improve traffic safety at high-risk intersections. The program will run from January 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and will include up to 10 intersections selected based on crash, injury, and fatality data. The pilot program will consist of three phases: a 30-day initial data collection phase, a 60-day public education phase with warning notifications, and a 12-month implementation phase with potential civil penalties. Law enforcement agencies will be responsible for identifying vehicle owners and sending notices, with first-time violations resulting in warnings and subsequent violations potentially incurring fines up to $130. The cameras will only capture red light violations, and the data cannot be used for other purposes without a warrant. Importantly, these violations will not be recorded on driving records or result in points assessed against a driver's license. The Department of Transportation must provide a report to the Transportation Interim Committee by October 1, 2027, summarizing the program's effectiveness, and all contract and fine revenue information will be made publicly available. The red light camera pilot program is set to be automatically repealed on October 1, 2027.

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