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Citation |
Alcee JV, Black JC, Lau RR, Wendzel PM, Lynn CW. Transp. Res. Rec. 1992; 1375: 17-25. |
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(Copyright © 1992, Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences USA, Publisher SAGE Publishing) |
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Abstract |
As part of a study on the potential use of photo-radar equipment on high-speed, high-volume roads, the Virginia Transportation Research Council conducted research on the legal issues raised by the use of photo-radar technology. An historical review of speed enforcement technology was conducted, starting with the time-distance method of speed enforcement and continuing through modern photo-radar technology. The various legal issues related to the use of photo-radar devices, both in staffed and unstaffed modes, are examined. In particular, potential constitutional challenges to the use of photo-radar, the admissibility of photographs produced by photo-radar under the pictorial testimony theory and the silent witness theory, requirements for legal service, and the need for federal approval for unstaffed use of photo-radar systems are discussed. Model enabling legislation for implementing photo-radar technology is provided. Language: en |