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Committee approves substitute to HB 461 adding recording-image caveat for certain red-light/photo enforcement
Summary
A substitute to House Bill 461 passed the committee. The substitute added language specifying that intersections must use recording or surveillance technology so officers can review images; sponsors said the change seeks compromise to limit misuse of automated enforcement.
The committee approved a substitute to House Bill 461 (LC394668S) that includes a new proviso: when an intersection utilizes recording-image or surveillance technology, the language permits a review of the recorded image for enforcement purposes.
The sponsor said the committee added an observation standard — for example review of at least two light-cycle changes — at the chairman's request and removed a provision about handlebar height that remains governed by existing code. The sponsor acknowledged that some members were concerned the bill could be used to justify motorcyclists running a red light; the added recording-image language was presented as a compromise to allow a film review to confirm or refute an alleged violation.
Committee members approved the substitute and recommended it pass. The meeting record shows the substitute was seconded and approved by voice vote.
