HF 2501 (LSB 5142HV (1) 83)

HOUSE FILE 2501

BY  COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

(SUCCESSOR TO HF 2053)

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to a pilot project involving the use of photo traffic enforcement in road work zones on primary highways.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  SPEED LIMIT ENFORCEMENT IN WORK ZONES

—— PILOT PROJECT.  By January 1, 2011, the department of public safety, in cooperation with the department of transportation, shall design and implement a pilot project utilizing one or more photo traffic enforcement devices for the enforcement of posted speed limits in work zones on primary highways. The department of public safety, in consultation with the department of transportation, shall report to the general assembly on or before December 31, 2011, regarding the results of the pilot project.
EXPLANATION
   This bill requires the department of public safety, in cooperation with the department of transportation, to design and implement a pilot project by January 1, 2011, utilizing one or more photo traffic enforcement devices for the enforcement of posted speed limits in work zones on primary highways. A report to the general assembly regarding the results of the pilot project is due on or before December 31, 2011.