The traffic enforcement camera bill, Senate Bill 415, failed to pass out of committee in the Nevada Legislature, marking another unsuccessful attempt at implementing traffic cameras in the state. Despite support from Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill and Governor Joe Lombardo, concerns about privacy, revenue allocation, and due process led to the bill’s downfall.
Traffic safety advocates argued for the use of technology to reduce fatalities on Nevada’s roadways, while opponents like the ACLU of Nevada raised concerns about constitutional issues and surveillance. Despite the failure of Senate Bill 415, there is still a chance for traffic enforcement cameras to be implemented through other bills like Assembly Bill 402, focused on construction zones, and Assembly Bill 527, related to school bus stops.
Andrew Bennett, chair of the Nevada Advisory Committee on Traffic Safety, emphasized the importance of considering all available technology to save lives. However, Athar Haseebullah, executive director of the ACLU of Nevada, criticized the bill, calling it “half-baked” and highlighting the lack of oversight and potential for misuse of data collected by traffic cameras.
While the discussion around traffic enforcement cameras continues, the future of such technology remains uncertain in Nevada. The ACLU of Nevada is pushing for residents to voice their opposition to bills like Assembly Bill 402, arguing that there are better ways to address traffic safety concerns. Despite the setbacks, the conversation around traffic enforcement cameras is far from over in the state.
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