(SB1233)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 1233, which makes a number of changes to photo speed enforcement and would authorize two new forms of photo enforcement, stop sign and pedestrian crossing, in Virginia.

Photo speed cameras are an important tool that can be utilized by law enforcement to ensure public safety. Virginia already has provisions that allow these devices in certain areas, including school zones, high risk intersections, and highway work zones.

This bill expands the use of photo enforcement in the Commonwealth using systems that are not seen as fully developed or perfected. Further, the precise benefits from these cameras are still being determined and stakeholders were not in agreement on the changes made by the bill.

The use of these devices must balance the interests of public safety and the privacy of the public.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.