HB366 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Andrew SorrellAuditor

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Motor vehicles, automated traffic enforcement, repeal all local laws authorizing the use of

Summary

HB366 would ban automated traffic enforcement cameras and repeal all local laws that authorize them for red light or speeding violations.

What This Bill Does

It defines what counts as an automated traffic enforcement system, including camera systems that record traffic violations and capture license plates. It bans the use of these systems by the state, counties, municipalities, or any other subdivision to enforce traffic laws. It repeals all local laws that authorize automated traffic enforcement, removing existing camera programs in various cities. As a result, red-light and speeding violations would no longer be enforced by automated cameras at the local level.

Who It Affects

• Local governments (cities and other subdivisions) that currently operate or authorize automated traffic enforcement would lose that authority and must repeal their existing programs.
• Drivers and the general public would no longer face automated camera tickets for red-light or speeding violations.

Key Provisions

• Definition of an automated traffic enforcement system, including cameras that record violations and can clearly depict a license plate.
• Prohibition on use of automated traffic enforcement by the state, counties, municipalities, or any subdivision, and repeal of local laws authorizing such enforcement (with an effective date set after passage).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Motor Vehicles