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Commission adopts ordinance for red‑light cameras and advances school‑zone speed‑camera rules in first reading
Summary
On second reading the commission approved use of traffic‑infraction detectors (red‑light cameras); staff also introduced a separate ordinance to allow automated speed detection in school zones and asked the city attorney and police to finalize permitting and placement details.
The City Commission on Tuesday gave final approval to an ordinance authorizing traffic‑infraction detectors (red‑light cameras) and advanced a separate ordinance on first reading to allow automated speed‑detection systems in designated school zones.
On second reading commissioners approved an ordinance that authorizes use of traffic‑infraction detectors, sets a civil‑penalty structure and assigns program administration to city staff and a contracted vendor. Commissioner Bristol Eastman urged language that would channel leftover revenue into traffic‑safety capital projects; the commission accepted staff’s recommendation and…
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