Traffic Safety Amendments

HB 565 establishes a two-year pilot program (2026-2027) using red light cameras at up to 10 high-risk intersections identified by Utah's Department of Transportation based on crash and fatality data. The program includes a 30-day data collection phase, a 60-day public education period with signage, and a 12-month camera implementation phase. Drivers caught running red lights during the pilot receive a warning for first violations (with photo evidence), and a civil notice with a $130 maximum fine for repeat violations - no additional fees may be charged. The bill requires the Department of Transportation and law enforcement to report on the program's effectiveness and mandates clear signage and photo evidence for all enforcement actions.