H3905
An Act authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the city of Salem, Massachusetts, to use automated speed enforcement cameras in designated school zones. These cameras would issue citations to drivers who exceed the posted speed limits. The goal is to improve safety for students and pedestrians near schools. The bill builds upon previous attempts to authorize similar programs in Salem.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Salem to implement automated speed enforcement.
- Focuses enforcement in designated school zones.
- Violations would result in citations issued to drivers.
- Requires approval from the mayor and city council.
- The city must designate the specific school zones where enforcement will occur.
- The bill is similar to previous proposals regarding automated enforcement in Salem.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Transportation.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Residents of Salem
- Students attending schools in Salem
- Pedestrians in Salem
- The City of Salem
Notable changes
- Establishes a mechanism for Salem to utilize automated speed enforcement.
- Builds upon prior legislation seeking similar authorization.
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Bill H.3905 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the city of Salem to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones within the city of Salem
By Representative Cruz of Salem and Senator Lovely, a joint petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3905) of Manny Cruz (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Salem be authorized to employ automated enforcement of speed limit violations in designated school zones. Transportation. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Manny Cruz , Joan B. Lovely Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Transportation City/Town: Salem (Local Approval Received)
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.3905
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/13/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Transportation |
| 4/10/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/27/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/21/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 |
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