Rhode IslandMunicipalities may use cameras to catch drivers blocking intersections
Rhode Island municipalities may use approved traffic cameras at up to three intersections to catch drivers who block the box, through January 15, 2030.
What it does
Municipalities may use automated cameras at up to three designated intersections to detect drivers who block the box. The authority is scheduled to end January 15, 2030.
Argument forCamera monitoring could help keep intersections clear by allowing municipalities to enforce rules against drivers who block the box.
Argument againstDrivers might worry that camera tickets could be issued at monitored intersections, though this authority covers no more than three locations in each municipality.
More detail
Municipalities may use automated cameras to detect drivers who block the box. A municipality may monitor no more than three designated “Don't Block the Box” intersections. The cameras must be approved by the state transportation director and meet efficiency and accuracy standards. The text sets January 15, 2030, as the sunset date for this monitoring authority.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Jun 2606/26/2026 Effective without Governor's signatureLatest
- Jun 1806/18/2026 Transmitted to GovernorTo Governor
- Jun 1006/10/2026 House passed as amended in concurrencePassed House
- Vote recorded IN CONCURRENCE. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 706/07/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/10/2026)Minor
- Jun 306/03/2026 Senate passed as amended (floor amendment)Passed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- May 2705/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/03/2026)Minor
- May 2605/26/2026 Committee recommends passageMinor
- May 2205/22/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)
- 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)
- Apr 2004/20/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate JudiciaryIntroduced
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