Rhode IslandTraffic cameras could keep monitoring blocked intersections through 2030
Municipalities could keep using approved cameras at up to three blocked-intersection locations until January 15, 2030, subject to privacy limits.
What it does
Municipalities may use automated cameras at up to three designated intersections to enforce blocked-intersection rules through January 15, 2030, with state approval.
Argument forKeeping these cameras in place could help municipalities identify drivers who block intersections and interfere with cross traffic.
Argument againstContinued camera use could expose more drivers and license plates to automated collection, although the measure limits use and sharing of that information.
More detail
Municipalities may continue using automated cameras at designated “Don’t Block the Box” intersections. Each municipality may use this monitoring at no more than three designated intersections to detect violations of the state’s blocked-intersection rule. The transportation department must approve each system before installation. The systems must meet state standards for efficiency and accuracy and record the vehicle and license plate. Images and other collected information may be used only to enforce the traffic violation, unless a court issues a warrant for other sharing or transfer. This provision would apply upon passage, and the permission for “Don’t Block the Box” monitoring would last through January 15, 2030.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1106/11/2026 House passed as amended in concurrenceMajor
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/11/2026)Minor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate
- Jun 806/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- May 1905/19/2026 House read and passedPassed House
- Vote recorded PASSAGE. Result: pass.Lower
- May 1505/15/2026 Placed on House Calendar (05/19/2026)Minor
- May 1405/14/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 1105/11/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/14/2026)
- Apr 2804/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyMinor
- Apr 2404/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)
- Jan 3001/30/2026 Introduced, referred to House JudiciaryIntroduced
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