The Arizona Senate has passed legislation sponsored by Senator Wendy Rogers to give voters greater control over whether automated photo radar enforcement is used in their communities.
The bill allows local voters to decide through elections whether photo radar systems may be used, restoring public oversight over automated traffic enforcement programs. Supporters argue that decisions about surveillance technology and automated citations should ultimately be made by the voters who live in those communities.
Under the legislation, jurisdictions that wish to deploy photo radar systems would need approval from voters, ensuring that residents have a direct voice in whether the technology is used.
Senator Rogers championed the bill as part of her effort to increase transparency and local accountability in government while ensuring that enforcement policies reflect the will of the people.
The measure passed the Arizona Senate on March 4 and now moves forward in the legislative process.
News coverage: https://azfreenews.com/2026/03/bill-to-allow-voters-to-choose-photo-radar-passes-senate/