If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to civil traffic violations resulting from photo enforcement systems. Specifically, it would introduce a cap of $75 on civil penalties for such violations, with $15 of each penalty being allocated to the Peace Officer Training Equipment Fund. Additionally, the bill would prohibit the disclosure of these violations to the Arizona Department of Transportation for the purpose of license suspension or revocation, and it would prevent insurers from considering these violations when determining rates or insurability.

The bill also includes provisions that clarify the nature of the violation notices, stating that they are not court-issued documents and that recipients are not obligated to identify themselves. It would delete existing language that allows photo enforcement companies to determine violations for citation issuance, replacing it with new language that outlines the specific limitations and penalties associated with violations captured by photo enforcement systems, excluding red light and school crossing violations. Overall, the bill aims to reduce the financial impact of photo enforcement violations on individuals while ensuring that funds are directed towards officer training.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-1602
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-1602
House Engrossed Version: 28-1602, 41-1731, 28-1593, 28-645, 28-797, 28-601