# What This Bill Does: Stopping Speed Safety Cameras

This bill would prevent the federal government from promoting the use of speed safety cameras—the automated cameras that photograph vehicles speeding and send tickets to their owners. Specifically, it stops the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rules, regulations, or guidance that would encourage states and cities to adopt these cameras.

Right now, some cities and states use speed cameras as a traffic safety tool, particularly in school zones and residential areas. The cameras automatically ticket drivers who exceed the speed limit, and the revenue from these tickets often goes to local governments. This bill essentially says the federal government can't push communities to use this technology or provide guidance on how to implement it. However, it doesn't ban speed cameras outright—states and cities could still choose to use them on their own if they wanted to.

The practical effect depends on where you live. If you're in a place that already uses speed cameras, this bill wouldn't change anything immediately. But if your city or state was considering adopting them based on federal recommendations or incentives, those federal encouragements would now be off the table. Supporters of the bill argue that speed cameras are more about generating revenue than genuine safety, while opponents contend they actually do reduce speeding and prevent accidents. Either way, this bill shifts the decision-making power away from federal influence and back to individual states and municipalities.

To prohibit the Secretary of Transportation from issuing any rule, regulation, or guidance that promotes the use of speed safety cameras, and for other purposes.

Perry, Scott

 <p>This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation from promoting the use of speed safety cameras in any rule, regulation, or guidance.</p>