If enacted, this bill would significantly alter the current statutes regarding photo enforcement systems in Arizona. Under the proposed changes, local authorities or state agencies would be prohibited from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of speed restrictions or traffic control devices. The bill introduces new language that explicitly states that a local authority or state agency may not use a photo enforcement system for these purposes. Additionally, the definition of "photo enforcement system" would be expanded to include violations of city or town ordinances related to excessive speed or failure to obey traffic control devices, as indicated by the new definition that encompasses these additional violations. Moreover, the bill would repeal existing statutes related to the placement, use, and standards for photo enforcement systems, effectively eliminating the legal framework that currently governs their operation. This includes the repeal of sections that outline service of process requirements and the prohibition on certain individuals serving citations related to photo enforcement. The bill also aims to ensure that law enforcement remains in the hands of trained officers and to protect citizens from potential abuses associated with privatized law enforcement. Overall, the bill seeks to remove the reliance on automated systems for traffic enforcement and reinforce traditional law enforcement methods.

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