Senate Bill 2443, also known as House Bill 2474, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-198, which pertains to unmanned traffic enforcement cameras. The bill introduces new language that specifies the conditions under which these cameras may be utilized. Specifically, it states that cameras can be activated "when a warning flasher or flashers are in operation or during times when children are present if the school zone does not have a warning flasher or flashers," thereby enhancing safety measures in school zones.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation. This amendment aims to ensure that traffic enforcement is more responsive to the presence of children and the operation of warning signals in school zones, thereby promoting safer driving practices in these critical areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 55-8-198(l)(1)(A), 55-8-198