Arizona voters to decide future of photo enforcement

You decide Arizona this election voters are being asked to decide on eight statewide props. So for the next couple of weeks we're going to break down a different proposition each day in our seven o'clock hour. Because sometimes they're written They are, if you mark yes it really means no and vice versa. It takes a minute right to read through it. So today we're looking at Prop 319 which would put new restrictions on photo radar usage across the state. Prop 319 made it to the ballot by legislative referral. That means lawmakers voted to put the measure on the ballot. This proposition prohibits state agencies and local governments from installing new photo radar systems, but does leave the door open to keep existing ones. If the photo enforcement systems were put in place before the end of this year, they will continue to operate until the next general election. Now, during that election, voters will have to decide if they want to continue using the photo enforcement systems or if they want to ditch them. If voters choose to keep them, they will have to re-approve them every 10 years. Photo enforcement systems are defined as a device that has a radar or sensor linked to a camera that produces images of a vehicle's license plate to identify traffic violations. The law does not restrict the use of automated license plate readers, such as Flock cameras, when those cameras are being used to locate stolen vehicles, find missing people, or assist with criminal investigations. Supporters say the cameras are unconstitutional and a money grab for government. Opponents say the cameras reduce crashes and make roads safer, and also point out that fines from photo enforcement help fund Arizona's Clean Elections Commission. The bill to put the issue on the ballot had heavy support from Republican lawmakers, while Democrats were split on the issue. The Senate, eight Democrats opposed it while five supported it. In the House, 16 opposed it while five supported it. So to learn more about the other proposition on this year's ballot and details on the candidates, scan the QR code that you see there on your screen. It will take you to fox10phoenix.com slash vote and you can take notes and make sure you're well educated for the upcoming election.