SB1003 is a bill that seeks to prohibit local authorities and state agencies from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of state or local speed restrictions or traffic control devices. The bill defines a photo enforcement system as a device that consists of a radar unit or sensor linked to a camera or other recording device that produces images of a vehicle's license plate to identify traffic violators. The bill also repeals existing statutes related to the placement and use of photo enforcement systems, standards and requirements for photo enforcement zones, service of process requirements, and a prohibition on state use of such systems.

The bill expands the definition of a photo enforcement system to include its use in identifying violators of city or town ordinances for excessive speed or failure to obey traffic control devices. It also includes a statement of legislative intent, which emphasizes keeping law enforcement in the hands of trained officers, protecting citizens from the abuses of outsourcing law enforcement to private entities, and ensuring that the purpose of law enforcement is to serve and protect rather than generate government revenue. The bill makes conforming changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-601, 28-627, 28-1201, 28-1202, 28-1203, 28-1204, 28-1205, 28-1206, 28-1602, 28-5201, 28-5432, 11-441, 28-1106, 28-1171, 28-101, 28-667, 28-1092
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-601, 28-627, 28-1201, 28-1202, 28-1203, 28-1204, 28-1205, 28-1206, 28-1602, 28-5201, 28-5432, 11-441, 28-1106, 28-1171, 28-101, 28-667, 28-1092