Red Light Cameras are back on in Missouri

[US71]

http://www.modot.org/newsandinfo/District0News.shtml?action=displaySSI&newsId=64184

MoDOT News Release
 
JEFFERSON CITY -- The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today adopted a policy to help ensure cameras used to ticket red-light runners are used fairly and consistently.   After reports of inconsistencies, the Missouri Department of Transportation in October suspended the installation of any new cameras while it reviewed how they were being used.

"The policy provides better guidance on how the cameras can be used and more oversight to make sure the cameras are used to increase safety and prevent injuries and death," said MoDOT Director Kevin Keith.  "It was developed with input from law enforcement agencies, cities, counties and vendors."

The new policy, which takes effect immediately, includes conditions for installation and calls for greater oversight:

-·         Only a certified law enforcement officer can determine violations;

-·         Before they can issue citations, local entities must conduct a public awareness campaign;

-·         Signs must be posted in advance noting cameras are monitoring the intersection; and

-·         Cities and counties must submit an annual report providing safety and citation data.

[ShawnP]

A public vote is held banning them. Too many communities are enjoying their revunue enhancement from these cameras for the state to ban them by themselves.