The Nevada Legislature recently rejected Senate Bill 415, which aimed to install traffic enforcement cameras in high-crash areas. This bill faced concerns about privacy invasion and government overreach, leading to its failure to pass the committee stage. While some, like Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill and Gov. Joe Lombardo, supported the bill to reduce fatalities on the roads, the ACLU of Nevada opposed it.
Despite the rejection of SB 415, similar legislation is still being considered in the form of Assembly Bill 402, allowing traffic cameras in construction zones. The bill has passed the Assembly Committee on Growth and Infrastructure, with supporters arguing it will help maintain safety when workers are present. However, the ACLU is against this bill, suggesting that traffic cameras may not effectively deter speeding and raise privacy concerns.
Another bill, Assembly Bill 527, permits school districts to use school bus infraction detection systems to enforce traffic laws at school bus stops. This bill is still under consideration and could potentially move forward.
While traffic cameras remain a contentious issue in Nevada, with concerns about privacy and effectiveness, proponents argue that they are a proven technology that can save lives on the road. The battle over the use of traffic enforcement cameras is ongoing, with different stakeholders expressing varying viewpoints on their implementation.
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