Bill > S0155

This bill proposes to expand the use of automated traffic law enforcement (ATLE) systems by allowing municipal law enforcement agencies to deploy these systems in two specific scenarios: first, in municipal work zones, and second, at locations with a high incidence of crashes or speeding. The bill amends existing law to permit municipalities to contract with third-party vendors to operate ATLE systems, with several important safeguards. These include requiring engineering analyses to confirm highway safety standards, mandating multiple warning signs to alert drivers, ensuring the systems are only used when workers are present in work zones, and publishing information about ATLE system locations on municipal and state websites. The bill sets requirements for data retention, annual calibration of equipment, and mandates an annual report to legislative committees detailing the total number of ATLE units, deployment locations, violation statistics, and civil penalty revenues. The expanded ATLE program is authorized until July 1, 2027, and is intended to improve municipal work crew safety and reduce traffic crashes by providing an alternative to traditional law enforcement methods in areas where traditional traffic enforcement might be impractical or unsafe.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/S.155