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As of January 2024, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released guidance for municipalities that elect to use automated traffic enforcement safety devices, such as red light and speed safety cameras, in their communities. Pursuant to [https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/act/pa/pdf/2023PA-00116-R00HB-05917-PA.pdf Public Act 23-116], CTDOT was required to develop guidance and approval process. To view the guidance, [https://portal.ct.gov/dot/automated-traffic-enforcement-safety-device-program/automated-traffic-enforcement-safety-device-program-home-page click here.]


There have been several proposals go through the legislature to legalize these cameras. Currently there is no prohibition on "driver feedback signs" - a radar/laser equipped sign that measures speed and displays the speed back to the driver. These can be fixed or trailer mounted with the later being much more prevalent. These devices '''CANNOT''' issue tickets.
The Public Act does not provide a mandate for municipalities to install these devices, but rather, they must opt-in with a vote of their legislative body. The Public Act requires the guidance be consistent with the goals of installing traffic enforcement safety devices in locations where they are likely to improve traffic safety and ensuring that the distribution of the devices throughout the municipality is equitable.
By releasing the guidance, Connecticut towns and cities are now able to start the process of submitting applications to CTDOT.


There are also cameras mounted on traffic signals that are used as part of the signal control. These compare sequential images of the intersection approach to determine if there is a vehicle (car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, etc) waiting and will trigger the sequence. These devices '''CANNOT''' issue tickets.
No other camera types should be mapped in Waze.  
 
There are traditional traffic monitoring cameras covering most of the major highways in the state. These send live video to CT DOT & local media and serve ONLY as a traffic monitoring system.


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Latest revision as of 17:11, 15 January 2024


As of January 2024, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released guidance for municipalities that elect to use automated traffic enforcement safety devices, such as red light and speed safety cameras, in their communities. Pursuant to Public Act 23-116, CTDOT was required to develop guidance and approval process. To view the guidance, click here.

The Public Act does not provide a mandate for municipalities to install these devices, but rather, they must opt-in with a vote of their legislative body. The Public Act requires the guidance be consistent with the goals of installing traffic enforcement safety devices in locations where they are likely to improve traffic safety and ensuring that the distribution of the devices throughout the municipality is equitable. By releasing the guidance, Connecticut towns and cities are now able to start the process of submitting applications to CTDOT.

No other camera types should be mapped in Waze.