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Supporters and local officials urge caution, oversight and local choice on traffic-photo enforcement bill
Summary
At a Senate Local Government Committee hearing on Senate Bill 340, supporters said automated enforcement can reduce crashes and protect officers, while opponents and local-government representatives raised concerns about voter approval requirements, local funding cuts and parity for townships; the committee recorded testimony and took no final vote.
Sharon Montgomery told the Senate Local Government Committee that automated traffic-enforcement cameras can monitor dangerous sites continuously and reduce crashes without exposing peace officers to roadside risks. "Cameras do not put peace officers in harm's way," Montgomery said, arguing cameras also avoid selective enforcement based on appearance or age and citing federal guidance recommending automated enforcement to reduce speeding-related crashes.
Patricia Kovacs,…
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