Stop DC CAMERA Act
Summary
What This Bill Does
The Stop DC CAMERA Act repeals section 9e of the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925, which is the cited DC provision on automated traffic enforcement systems and signage prohibiting right turns at red traffic signals. It also repeals title IX of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, the DC automated traffic enforcement authority.
The practical effect is to end the statutory authority for DC automated camera enforcement and remove the cited authority for red-light right-turn prohibition signage. Because the bill has no extracted clause events in the current database, this repair saves the direct bill-text analysis as the public bill summary and leaves Pass 2 empty.
Who Benefits and How
DC drivers benefit because automated camera fines and right-turn restrictions would be reduced or eliminated. Drivers who regularly receive camera tickets benefit from lower enforcement costs. Members of Congress opposing DC camera enforcement benefit from direct federal repeal of local authority. Motorists seeking fewer red-light turn restrictions benefit from removal of the cited signage authority.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The District Department of Transportation loses statutory authority for camera enforcement and right-turn signage restrictions. District transportation revenue offices lose fine revenue from automated enforcement. The Metropolitan Police Department and traffic safety officials may lose an enforcement tool. Pedestrians and cyclists may face greater risk if automated enforcement and right-turn restrictions deter fewer dangerous movements. DC home-rule supporters bear a governance burden because Congress would override local traffic policy.
Key Provisions
- Repeals section 9e of the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925.
- Repeals title IX of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996.
- Terminates the cited authority for automated traffic enforcement systems in DC.
- Removes the cited authority for signage prohibiting right turns at red traffic signals.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.
At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Repeals the District of Columbia Traffic Act section authorizing automated traffic enforcement and right-turn-on-red signage restrictions, terminating DC's automated traffic enforcement system and removing the statutory basis for those red-light-turn prohibitions.
Key Policy Areas
District of Columbia, Transportation, Traffic Enforcement
Primary Purpose
Repeals the District of Columbia Traffic Act section authorizing automated traffic enforcement and right-turn-on-red signage restrictions, terminating DC's automated traffic enforcement system and removing the statutory basis for those red-light-turn prohibitions.
Policy Domains
House resolution provisions
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- DC drivers
- Drivers receiving camera tickets
- Members of Congress opposing DC camera enforcement
- Motorists seeking fewer red-light turn restrictions
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- District Department of Transportation
- District transportation revenue offices
- Metropolitan Police Department
- Traffic safety officials
- Pedestrians
- Cyclists
- DC home-rule supporters
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: …
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "mpd"
- → Metropolitan Police Department
- "ddot"
- → District Department of Transportation
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