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House debates red-light camera bill; lawmakers circle measure for later consideration

Utah House of Representatives · February 19, 1998
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Summary

Lawmakers debated House Bill 13, which would allow limited red-light camera enforcement at signed intersections. Sponsors cited crash statistics and studies showing violation reductions; opponents raised mechanical-failure and privacy concerns. The House ultimately circled the bill for further work.

Salt Lake City — Lawmakers on the Utah House floor spent an extended period debating House Bill 13 on Feb. 19, a measure to authorize limited traffic-control signal photo detection (commonly called red-light cameras) at intersections with advance signage.

Sponsor Representative Orville Carnahan said the bill is aimed at reducing injuries and deaths at intersections. “We like having Veil Craft in Brigham City. We can't supply the power, but we're willing to give up $100,000 in revenues to benefit [the…

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