The bill amends Section 8-18-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 8-18 entitled "State and Municipal Court Compact" to confer jurisdiction upon municipal courts and the traffic tribunal for the adjudication of a list of specified violations of the general laws. The bill also includes a new insertion, specifically adding section 31.41.2-3 to the list of violations under the jurisdiction of these courts. Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which the traffic tribunal and municipal courts will exercise jurisdiction over these violations, depending on whether the summons is issued by a state agency, a city or town without a municipal court, or a city or town with an established municipal court.

Section 31-41.2-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-41.2 entitled "Automated Traffic Violation Monitoring Systems" is also amended to authorize the state department of transportation and municipalities to install and operate automated traffic violation detection systems, specifically for monitoring traffic control signal violations. A new insertion permits municipalities to install automated detection systems at up to three designated "Don't Block the Box" intersections, with a sunset provision for this allowance on January 15, 2027. The bill sets forth requirements for system installation approval, operation regulations, and agreements with private entities for providing and maintaining these systems, emphasizing that compensation to private entities should not be based on revenue generated by the systems. The act is effective upon passage and will sunset on January 15, 2027.

Statutes affected:
2770  SUB A: 8-18-3, 31-41.2-3
2770: 8-18-3, 31-41.2-3