Authorizing the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras in vehicle-racing camera enforcement zones.
SB 5417 authorizes cities and counties in Washington to use automated vehicle noise enforcement cameras - combining cameras and microphones - to detect illegal vehicle racing and excessive noise violations exclusively in zones designated by local ordinance as "vehicle-racing camera enforcement zones." The bill requires local governments to conduct equity analyses before installing cameras, considering impacts on livability and safety, and to post annual reports detailing violations, crashes, and revenue use on public websites. It updates existing traffic camera laws to include these specific noise/racing enforcement tools while prohibiting their use on highway on-ramps. This policy directly affects drivers in designated zones and local governments managing traffic enforcement.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Lovick
DDemocratic
Co
Curtis King
RRepublican
Co
RS
Rebecca Saldaña
DDemocratic
Co
Tina Orwall
DDemocratic
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