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Washington Automatic Ticketing Camera Initiative (ITL) (2016)
| Washington Automatic Ticketing Camera Initiative | |
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| Type | Statute |
| Origin | Citizens |
| Topic | Law enforcement |
| Status | Not on the ballot |
| Not on Ballot |
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| This measure was not put on an election ballot |
The Automatic Ticketing Camera Initiative was an initiated state statute proposed for the Washington ballot on November 8, 2016. Signatures were not filed by December 31, 2015, and the initiative did not appear on the ballot.
The measure would have banned and required the removal of existing automatic ticketing cameras unless approved by voters of the jurisdiction where the cameras would be used.[1]
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title was as follows:[1]
| “ | Initiative Measure No. 746 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] |
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Ballot 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 can be found here.
Path to the ballot
Supporters were required to submit at least 246,372 valid signatures. If certified, initiatives to the legislature would have been sent to the state House and Senate for consideration. The Legislature would have chosen whether to enact the measure, send it to the 2016 ballot alone, or send it to the ballot alongside an alternative proposition.
See also
Footnotes
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