Proposition 319State law · Put on the ballot by lawmakers
Require votes on traffic cameras
Explain it like I'm 5
Some cities use cameras to catch speeding or red-light violations and mail tickets. This would stop new systems and require voters to approve qualifying existing systems.
Yes vote
New government photo-enforcement systems would be barred after the measure's effective date, while qualifying existing local systems would need voter approval to continue.
No vote
Governments would retain their current authority to create and operate photo-enforcement systems.
The question to ask yourself
Should voters control traffic cameras, even where communities consider them important for road safety?
The case for
- Gives local voters control over automated traffic enforcement.
- Addresses privacy and due-process concerns about camera-issued tickets.
- Prevents cameras from being used without public approval.
Backed by: No organized campaign found
The case against
- Could remove a tool that may reduce speeding and dangerous driving.
- Local votes on existing systems could create administrative costs.
- A statewide rule limits local choices for dangerous roads and intersections.
Opposed by: No organized opposition found
- Money
- No statewide cost estimate is stated; local fine-revenue and election effects are not estimated.
- Don't be misled
- It does not necessarily end every existing system immediately; qualifying systems may continue if voters approve them.