This bill amends Alaska law to regulate the use of automated traffic safety cameras by municipalities. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to AS 29.10.200, which includes the regulation of automated traffic safety cameras under municipal authority. Additionally, it introduces a new section, AS 29.35.143, which stipulates that municipalities with a population of 25,000 or more cannot ban the use of these cameras. The bill applies to both home rule and general law municipalities.

The bill defines "automated traffic safety camera" as a device that works in conjunction with traffic control systems and is capable of capturing images of vehicles that violate traffic signals or speed limits. This legislation aims to standardize the use of automated traffic safety cameras across larger municipalities in Alaska, ensuring that they remain a tool for traffic enforcement rather than being prohibited at the local level.

Statutes affected:
SB0235A, AM SB 235, introduced 02/06/2026: 29.10.200, 29.35.143
SB0235B, AM CSSB 235(CRA), introduced 03/04/2026: 29.10.200, 29.35.143