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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Automated speed enforcement device” means a photographic, radar, lidar, laser, or other device with one (1) or more vehicle sensors that transmits a vehicle's speed and an image of the rear license plate of a vehicle exceeding the speed limit; and
(b) “Images” means images transmitted by an automated speed enforcement device showing the speed and rear license plate of a motor vehicle.
(2) A peace officer may issue a citation at the time of an offense in a highway work zone based on images transmitted by an automated speed enforcement device if:
(a) A motor vehicle is detected traveling in excess of ten (10) miles per hour over the posted speed limit;
(b) At least one (1) bona fide worker is present in the highway work zone; and
(c) There is a peace officer certified under KRS 15.380 to 15.404 present in or near the end of the highway work zone in a marked vehicle.
(3) The cabinet shall:
(a) 1. Install signage in highway work zones notifying the public that vehicle speed within the work zone may be enforced by an automated speed enforcement device; and
2. Require the signage to be affixed with lights that shall be flashing at all times when the automated speed enforcement device is active; and
(b) Calibrate the automated speed enforcement device on an annual basis.
(4) An image transmitted by an automated speed enforcement device under this section shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the driver of the vehicle.
(5) The cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A relating to any matters necessary for the efficient administration of automated speed enforcement under this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVI. Motor Vehicles § 189.2326.Automated enforcement devices in highway work zone; definitions; procedures; administrative regulations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xvi-motor-vehicles/ky-rev-st-sect-189-2326/
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