Washington Automated Traffic Cameras Measure, Initiative 1362 (2015)
| Not on Ballot |
|---|
 |
| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Washington Automated Traffic Cameras Measure, Initiative 1362 was not on the November 3, 2015 ballot in the state of Washington as an Initiative to the People. If approved by voters, the measure would have done the following:[1]
- Prohibited the installation or use of devices known as "automatic ticketing cameras" to impose fines
- Required the removal of any existing cameras, unless approved by voters of the jurisdiction
Text of measure
Ballot title
The official ballot title was as follows:[1]
| “ | Initiative Measure No. 1362 concerns automated traffic cameras.
This measure would prohibit the installation or use of certain devices defined as “automatic ticketing cameras” to impose fines, and require the removal of existing cameras, unless approved by voters of the jurisdiction. Should this measure be enacted into law? Yes [ ] No [ ][2] |
” |
Ballot measure summary
The ballot summary was as follows:[1]
| “ | This measure would prohibit installing or using automatic ticketing cameras to impose fines, and require the removal of existing cameras, unless the installation and use of those cameras is approved by voters of the jurisdiction in a general election. Without voter approval, the jurisdiction would be required to stop issuing tickets using automatic cameras, but must continue paying monthly fees required by contract for the equipment, unless a different agreement is reached with camera suppliers.[2] | ” |
Full text
The full text of the measure is available here.[1]
Support
This measure was sponsored by Tim Eyman and M.J. Fagan. Supporters called the measure "Let The Voters Decide on Red-Light Cameras."[1]
Path to the ballot
Supporters were required to collect at least 246,372 valid signatures by July 2, 2015, in order to land the initiative on the ballot.
See also
- Washington 2015 ballot measures
- 2015 ballot measures
- Initiative to the People
- Laws governing the initiative process in Washington
External links
Footnotes
 |
State of Washington Olympia (capital) |
|---|---|
| Elections |
What's on my ballot? | Elections in 2025 | How to vote | How to run for office | Ballot measures |
| Government |
Who represents me? | U.S. President | U.S. Congress | Federal courts | State executives | State legislature | State and local courts | Counties | Cities | School districts | Public policy |
