Resolution 2005-102
RESOLUTION NO. 2005- \ ~ ~
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA TO URGE THE 2005 FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO ADOPT LEGISLATION WHICH ALLOWS
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC
CONTROL SYSTEMS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF RED LIGHT
RUNNING VIOLATIONS.
WHEREAS, running a red light is an aggressive driving behavior that can
seriously injure or kill others and is not only dangerous to the driver of the motor
vehicle, but also to the life and property of other innocent individuals such as
other drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians; and
WHEREAS, drivers usually increase their speed when running a red light,
which can result in collisions causing more severe injuries and damage than
other intersection collisions, sometimes leading to death; and
WHEREAS, red light camera technology, available and in use by many local
governments in other states for many years, has been shown to proVide both
efficient and effective punishment for violators without an invasion of privacy, as
well as a deterrence from future violations; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners agree that it is time for local
governments in Florida to be statutorily authorized to use photographic traffic
control systems in enforcement of red light running violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board respectfully
urges the Florida State legislature to consider the implementation of legislation
that will allow local governments to enforce red light running violations through
the use of photographic traffic control systems.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote.
DATED: 1ebtftJJi,rr;f:<~ ;2005
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED W. COYLE, Chairman
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
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Assistant County Attorney