Beginning this week Arkansas law enforcement officers will have a new tool to help enhance safety by utilizing automated speed enforcement cameras in Interstate work zones.
Sen. Kim Hammer (R) and Rep. Lanny Fite (R) introduced the legislation, which was approved by the Arkansas State Legislature and signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders earlier this year.
The law allows for the use of automated speed enforcement devices to capture images of speeding vehicles in Interstate work zones. Information regarding the speeding vehicle will be transmitted to an officer stationed downstream, who will then have the authority to issue a warning or citation.
“This technology will help save lives,” Arkansas Department of Transportation Director Lorie Tudor said. “I want to thank the Arkansas State Legislature and the governor for enacting this law in the interest of worker and motorist safety across the state.”
This technology is solely used to assist officers in enforcing speed limits in Interstate work zones. It will not be used to issue tickets by mail. An officer must be present for a warning or ticket to be issued. Signs will alert drivers when they are entering a work zone that may have automated speed enforcement devices in use. The law stipulates that data captured from these devices shall not be retained except when it is used to issue a warning or citation.
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