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West Haven council approves ordinance to pursue automated traffic enforcement studies
Summary
The City Council voted to adopt an ordinance framework allowing traffic-speed and red-light camera systems in designated high-risk zones, authorizing police-led speed studies and future site approvals while preserving procedural checks and privacy limits.
The West Haven City Council voted Nov. 10 to adopt an ordinance framework that allows the city to pursue automated traffic enforcement safety devices in designated school zones, pedestrian safety zones and other high-risk locations.
The ordinance authorizes the Police Commission and police department to commission traffic and speed studies, recommend camera locations, and seek Connecticut Department of Transportation approval where state roads are involved. Any vendor contract, site-specific placement and final plan must return to the council and other city boards for review and public hearings before…
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