A bill for an act relating to automated traffic systems, including for traffic law enforcement and for capture of registration plate images, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.

This Iowa bill establishes a regulatory framework for the use of automated cameras to enforce traffic speed limits and capture license plate images. It requires local governments to obtain a state permit before installing these systems, mandating that they first demonstrate a specific safety problem exists and that less restrictive measures have been considered. The legislation limits enforcement to speed violations exceeding ten miles per hour and prohibits small towns with populations of 20,000 or fewer from using mobile speed cameras. Additionally, the bill creates a new definition for automated traffic systems and sets rules for how local authorities must document and analyze traffic data before deploying such technology.