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http://blogs.knoxnews.com/humphrey/2011/05/traffic-camera-bill-wins-final.html

Ban the Cams note:  We will "see" what provions the towns and vendors "obey" and don't.  Don't hold you breath on the scamera side behaving themseleves.

Traffic Camera Bill Wins Final Approval from Legislature
The House and Senate Saturday approved legislation that will overhaul the state's law on traffic cameras. The bill, SB1684, cleared the Senate unanimously and passed the House 83-3, and goes to the governor.

The bill won't impact traffic cameras already in operation, but will apply to them when contracts for their operation are renewed.

Key provisions include a requirement that a traffic study be conducted before a camera is put in place and that the study show it is needed on a public safety basis.

The bill will also prohibit tickets for turning right on red unless the intersection is clearly posted with a sign stating right turns on red are prohibited. It limits tickets to a flat $50 if paid on time and says no speed enforcement cameras can be put up within a mile of a decrease in the speed limit of 10 mph or more.

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