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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T
SPONSOR Garcia, M. P.
DATE TYPED 02/01/05 HB 401
SHORT TITLE Automated Traffic Citation Systems
SB
ANALYST Peery
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation Contained Estimated Additional Impact Recurring
or Non-Rec
Fund
Affected
FY05
FY06
FY05
FY06
(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
LFC Files
Responses Received From
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Administrative Office of the District Attorneys (AODA)
No Responses
Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
Bernalillo County Metro Court (BCMC)
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
House Bill 401 allows for the issuance of citations for certain traffic violations based on evi-
dence gathered from automated traffic enforcement systems. The proposed legislation would
authorize the use of cameras in recording and issuing citations for misdemeanor offenses. The
proposed legislation also allows police departments to create forms to use in issuing these cita-
tions.
PERFORMANCE IMPLICATIONS
AODA states few District Attorneys’ offices are involved in the prosecution of traffic citations.
Many offices assist law enforcement agencies on a case by case basis. The AODA anticipates
that there will be more requests for assistance.