Corcoran legislation designed to curb speed enforcement cameras

The growing trend of cities putting cameras on stoplights is addressed in a bill filed by Rep. Michael Corcoran, D-St. Ann. The news release on the legislation is printed below:

Missouri State Representative Michael G. Corcoran (D–St. Ann) has introduced legislation aimed to slow the use of controversial speed enforcement cameras.

“Protecting the safety of children and workers I fully support,” said Corcoran, a fire protection sprinkler fitter and father of two, “But limiting the immediate impact of a law enforcement officer on an offender cannot be replaced by a video camera on every street corner in Missouri.”

The legislation, House Bill 1947, has been second read in the Missouri House and Corcoran expects a hearing later this month.

“The cameras open up a litany of questions. The legislature and the public must have fair and open opportunity to make their voices heard, and the constitutionality of the cameras examined.” Corcoran finished.

Text of the bill