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Revision as of 18:00, 17 September 2012 by Weeezer14 (talk | contribs) (→‎Tennessee: Initial State-wide info)

The legality of photo/video enforcement of traffic laws varies from state to state and between the various jurisdictions inside a state depending on how the laws are written. Below is a list of the laws by state. DISCLAIMER: We are not attorneys and are not responsible for mistakes and/or outdated information.

Notes By State

Illinois

See list of communities where red light cameras are legal here . Speed cameras may be in use in construction zones statewide.

New York

Red light cameras are permitted only in the following locations:

Ohio

See list of communities where cameras are legal here .

Tennessee

Each municipality may decide to use "unmanned traffic enforcement cameras", but they are all governed by state-wide laws contained in Tennessee Code Annotated Section 55, Chapter 8, Sub-Section 198 (TCA § 55-8-198).

  • All cameras must be signed (TCA § 55-8-198(c)(2))
  • No Cameras allowed on Interstates except for temporary work zones (TCA § 55-8-198(f))
  • No cameras allowed near speed limit changes of 10 mph or greater (TCA § 55-8-198(l))

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