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Summary of AB 645 Requirements
Summary of Requirements (AB 645)
Locations
• San José may only operate 33 speed safety systems based on population as determined by the United States Census Bureau in the 2020 Census. • Speed Safety System may only operate: 1) on a street meeting the standards of a safety corridor as defined by Caltrans, 2) at locations in which law enforcement responded to at least four separate incidences for speed contests or motor vehicle exhibitions of speed within a two-year period; and/or 3) within a school zone. • AB 645 states the systems must be placed across geographically and socioeconomically diverse communities.
• "Photo Enforced" signs will be posted along the direction of travel and before the system.
Privacy
Data
• Requirements on data retention.
• The system will be designed to capture only the rear license plates of vehicles involved in speeding violations and will exclude images of the rear window area of the vehicle. • Facial recognition technology is prohibited.
Penalty Civil penalty and will not result in the department suspending or revoking the privilege of a violator to drive a motor vehicle or in a violation point being assessed against the violator.
Fines and
Revenue
AB 645 fine amounts will be set as follows:
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1) $50 for 11 to 15 mph over the posted speed limit;
2) $100 for 16 to 25 mph over the posted speed limit;
3) $200 for 26 mph or more over the posted speed limit; and 4) $500 for 100 mph or more.
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• Once cameras are turned on, warnings must be issued rather than citations for the first 60 days of operation. After the 60-day warning period has expired, a warning is issued for the first detection of a vehicle speeding 11-15 mph over the posted speed limit. • The bill requires a fine/fee reduction and diversion program, and monthly payment plans for low-income residents that meet income threshold requirements. •
Any net revenue, after cost recovery, must be reinvested in additional traffic-calming measures within three years.
Outreach
Engage in a public information campaign at least 30 days before implementation of the program, including information relating to when the systems would begin detecting violations and where the systems would be utilized.
Reporting
and
Analysis
• The Speed Safety System Pilot Impact and Use Policies will be made available via City's website for public review at least 30 days prior to adoption. • The effectiveness of speed systems at specific locations must be evaluated within 18 months of operation to determine if the system should be relocated. • Evaluation of the speed safety system, including pre and post implementation study on number of vehicles traveling in the speed limit threshold categories outlined in AB 645, number of violations and repeated violators, crash data, violations paid/ delinquent/ review requested, program cost and revenue, racial and economic equity impact analysis.