HB 1220 (Delaney), HB 994 (Seibold), and HB 1330 (Seibold) make various changes to the requirements governing the use of photo speed monitoring devices. These changes address topics such as the use of civil penalty revenues, signage, data retention, device calibration, reporting requirements, and other operational standards.
ACTION REQUESTED
- Contact House of Delegates members to oppose HB 1220, HB 994, and HB 1330.
- The bills passed through the House and will be voted on the floor as early as next Tuesday.
Each bill includes language stating that, in any court proceeding involving a failure by a locality, or a private vendor acting on its behalf, to comply with photo speed monitoring requirements, the locality must waive its sovereign immunity in that proceeding.
KEY POINTS
- VACo opposes HB 1220, HB 994, and HB 1330 because waiving sovereign immunity would expose localities to open-ended legal liability, including the potential for high-dollar verdicts.
- This provision could jeopardize the viability of local photo speed enforcement programs across the Commonwealth.
- VACo supports the use of photo speed monitoring devices in the interest of public safety and believes these programs must remain a practical and sustainable option for localities now and in the future.
KEY CONTACTS
- House of Delegates (House Emails 1 | House Emails 2)
VACo Contact: James Hutzler