HB 3337
Makes changes to the highway worker photo radar laws.
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Bill overview
This bill makes changes to Oregon’s highway worker photo radar program. It clarifies when photo radar units can be operated in work zones, specifying that they must be within 100 yards of highway workers or where a roadway configuration has been temporarily changed. The bill also updates the process for issuing citations, including requirements for signage, review by a police officer, and delivery of the citation. Finally, it outlines how revenue from photo radar citations will be used.
Key provisions
- Photo radar units can be operated in highway work zones when highway workers are present or when a roadway configuration has been temporarily changed.
- A sign must be posted announcing the use of photo radar, located between 100 and 400 yards before the location of the unit.
- A police officer must review photographic evidence and sign the citation.
- A rebuttable presumption exists that the registered owner of the vehicle was the driver.
- Registered owners can submit a certificate of innocence or nonliability to contest the citation.
- Revenue from photo radar citations will be used first for program costs and then for traffic safety purposes.
- The Department of Transportation must conduct an annual evaluation of the program’s effectiveness.
- The Oregon State Police must comply with the requirements for photo radar operation.
Who is affected
- Motorists
- Highway workers
- Oregon Department of Transportation
- Oregon State Police
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Primary sponsor
Rep Neron
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