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RI H8012: Creates the RI Pedestrian Safety Act allows cities and town to use automated safety monitoring which a civil fine of $50 for violations.

Introduced Rhode Island

Last verified Oct 4, 2026 · official bill text

H8012 · where it stands

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In one paragraph

The RI Pedestrian Safety Act authorizes cities and towns in Rhode Island to use automated safety monitoring systems, imposing a $50 civil fine for speeding and red-light violations.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you operate in Rhode Island, you must comply with automated safety monitoring regulations by [date] or face a $50 fine for violations.

What this means

The Rhode Island Pedestrian Safety Act empowers municipalities to enhance pedestrian safety through automated monitoring systems, resulting in a $50 civil fine for speeding and red-light violations.

Key provisions

  1. Authorization for cities and towns to use automated safety monitoring systems
  2. Imposition of a $50 civil fine for speeding and red-light violations detected by these systems

Latest legislative action

Mar 24, 2026. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Full analysis

The Rhode Island Pedestrian Safety Act, designated as Bill H8012, has been introduced to allow cities and towns within the state to implement automated safety monitoring systems. A $50 civil fine is imposed for each speeding and red-light violation detected by these systems.

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

Transportation

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