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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · February 20, 2025

To Transportation (S)

Introduced February 18, 2025

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2025 Regular Session

SB227

AN ACT relating to highway work zones.

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define "automated speed enforcement device," "owner," "program," and "recorded images"; direct the Transportation Cabinet to establish a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones and issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit when a bona fide worker is present; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet…

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This bill would create a pilot program using automated cameras to catch drivers speeding more than 10 miles per hour over the limit in highway work zones when workers are physically present. Violations would result in civil fines, with fine money going first to cover program costs and any remainder directed to a highway work zone safety fund. The program would be run by the Transportation Cabinet, which would also be required to report annually…

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