AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC LAWS: WHAT WORKS AND WHAT DOESN'T

Automated enforcement (AE) programs have gained popularity in the United States in recent years. However, there are still many uncertainties regarding their implementation: is it necessary to pass legislation on the state and/or local level before initiating programs; does AE violate motorists' privacy; should enforcement locations be publicized or kept confidential; what is the state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice regarding new technologies such as digital film; is it better to lease or purchase AE equipment; should the ticket processing be performed by a public agency or an outside vendor; and to what use should the revenue generated by AE programs be put. The answers to these questions are particularly important, because the convictions of AE opponents, although they are outnumbered nearly two-to-one by AE supporters, tend to be deeply held. Opponents are capable of shutting down AE programs in a number of ways. Therefore, it is important for AE advocates to understand the basis for opposition to AE, in order to address these concerns effectively.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Conference proceedings available only on CD-ROM.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)

  Washington, DC  United States 
• Authors:
  • POLK, A E
• Conference:
  • Transportation Frontiers for the Next Millennium: 69th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Transportation Engineers
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Date: 1999-8-1 to 1999-8-4
• Publication Date: 1999

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 9p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automation; Cameras; Drivers; Equipment leasing; Film; Legal rights; Legislation; Privacy; Revenues; State of the art; State of the practice; Traffic law enforcement
• Geographic Terms: United States
• Subject Areas: Finance; Highways; Law; Safety and Human Factors; I85: Safety Devices used in Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00770191
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: Publication No. CD-006
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 14 1999 12:00AM