The proposed bill seeks to authorize the use of traffic safety camera enforcement in Minnesota through a pilot program that will implement red light and speed safety camera systems. It introduces new definitions and regulations for these systems, including data collection and operational standards. Local authorities and the state are tasked with developing traffic safety action plans and must notify the relevant state commissioner prior to deploying these systems. The bill establishes penalties for violations detected by the cameras, with fines set at $40 for red light infractions and varying amounts for speed violations, while also providing for warnings and diversion programs for first and second offenses. The effective date for many provisions is set for June 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner maintain a website with information on traffic safety camera systems and requires public engagement campaigns before implementing camera-based speed enforcement. It outlines the roles and responsibilities of traffic enforcement agents, including training and citation issuance, while ensuring uniformity in citations across the state. The bill also addresses data privacy, requiring that data collected by the cameras be destroyed within 30 days unless related to active investigations, and it prohibits certain violations from affecting an individual's driving record. Furthermore, it establishes a work zone speed safety camera pilot program and mandates an independent evaluation of the systems, with reports due to legislative committees by specified dates.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.6905, 134A.09, 134A.10, 169.011, 169.04, 169.14, 169.99, 171.12, 171.16, 357.021
1st Engrossment: 13.6905, 13.824, 134A.09, 134A.10, 169.011, 169.04, 169.06, 169.14, 169.99, 171.12, 171.16