The bill amends the Revised Code to establish new regulations for the use of traffic law photo-monitoring devices by municipal corporations. It introduces a requirement for municipal elector approval before implementing traffic camera programs, mandating that a resolution be submitted to voters during a general or special election. The ballot will ask whether voters approve the use of automated traffic cameras to detect violations, and if a majority approves, the municipal corporation can proceed with the program. The bill also clarifies the responsibilities of law enforcement officers regarding evidence examination and ticket issuance, while specifying the necessary information for tickets and the process for contesting them.

In addition to these provisions, the bill makes several amendments to existing definitions and procedures, including the replacement of "local authority" with "municipal corporation" for consistency. It requires manufacturers of traffic monitoring devices to provide maintenance records and a certificate of proper operation annually. The bill also repeals certain sections of the Revised Code, streamlining the legal framework by removing outdated requirements related to the testing and marking of mobile devices and provisions concerning ticket issuance for legal turns on red signals. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the governance of traffic camera use while ensuring local voter involvement in the decision-making process.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4511.092, 4511.093, 4511.096, 4511.097, 4511.098, 4511.099, 4511.0911, 4511.094, 4511.095, 4511.0912, 4511.0913, 4511.0914