Bill Text: MI SB0875 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Engrossed
Bill Title: Traffic control: speed restrictions; use of automated traffic enforcement devices; prohibit. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 & 257.923) by adding sec. 612a.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 12-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2022-03-22 - Referred To Committee On Transportation [SB0875 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-SB0875-Engrossed.html
SENATE BILL NO. 875
A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled
"Michigan vehicle code,"
(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 612a.
the people of the state of michigan enact:
Sec. 612a. (1) A photographic traffic signal enforcement system must not be used to enforce section 612 or any local ordinance substantially corresponding to section 612. Any citation issued on the basis of a recorded image produced by a photographic traffic signal enforcement system in violation of this section is void.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) "Photographic traffic signal enforcement system" means a system that satisfies both of the following:
(i) Consists of a camera system and vehicle sensor installed to exclusively work in conjunction with a traffic control signal.
(ii) Is capable of producing at least 2 recorded images that depict the registration plate attached to the front or the rear of a motor vehicle that is not operated in compliance with the instructions of the traffic control signal.
(b) "Recorded image" means a photographic or digital image that depicts the front or the rear of a motor vehicle.
