Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes, 2115, which deals with Photo Traffic Enforcement System.
The "Focus on Safety" Photo Red Light Program is helping to save lives by reducing deadly right angle crashes at some of the most dangerous intersections. The purpose of this ordinance is to impose a limited expansion of this life saving, safety force multiplier initiative by permitting the issuance of mobile speed citations in schools zones and in other areas where children congregate; amend the right turn on red citation language; amend the bond requirement for administrative appeals; and amend miscellaneous provisions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no expenditures from the General Fund due to this ordinance
Title
To amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes, 2115 entitled "Photo Traffic Enforcement System " in order to: issue mobile speed citations in schools zones and other areas where children congregate; amend the right turn on red citation language; amend the bond requirement for administrative appeals; and amend other miscellaneous revisions.
Body
WHEREAS, the photo red camera system saves lives by reducing deadly right-angle crashes due to drivers attempting to "beat the light"; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Columbus system is demonstrated by a dramatic decrease in both right angle crashes as well as a reduction in red light violations;and
WHEREAS, it is not recommended to retrofit our existing photo red light cameras nor introduce new fixed speed cameras at any of our locations; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus system will utilize mobile speed vehicles to patrol areas where children assemble, i.e. schools zones, parks, playgrounds, and pools; and
WHEREAS, in addition to authorizing limited speed enforcement the ordinance will also: amend right turn on red provisions; amend the bond requirements for administrative hearings, and amend various...
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