This bill introduces a new section to the existing law, allowing municipalities to install and utilize traffic enforcement cameras, including speed monitoring and red-light cameras, at their discretion. The municipalities will be responsible for the costs associated with the installation and maintenance of these camera systems. Additionally, they must collaborate with the Department of Transportation and the Department of Safety to ensure that the cameras are installed and operated in compliance with state and federal laws. The bill emphasizes that municipalities will be held jointly and severally liable for any unlawful operations of the camera systems, regardless of any agreements made with law enforcement agencies regarding their use.

Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits municipalities from contracting with non-law enforcement agencies for the operation of the cameras, access to the data generated, or the distribution of any recordings. This ensures that the management and oversight of traffic enforcement cameras remain within the jurisdiction of law enforcement. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.