(1) A city at its own cost may operate photo radar. (2) A photo radar system operated under this section: (a) May be used on streets in residential areas or school zones. (b) May be used in other areas if the governing body of the city makes a finding that speeding has had a negative impact on traffic safety in those areas. (c) May not be used on controlled access highways. (d) May not be used unless a sign is posted announcing Traffic Laws Photo Enforced. The sign posted under this paragraph must: (A) Be on the street on which the photo radar unit is being used; (B) Be between 100 and 400 yards before the location of the photo radar unit; (C) Be at least two feet above ground level; and (D) If posted in a school zone not otherwise marked by a flashing light used as a traffic control device, indicate that school is in session. (3) A city that operates a photo radar system under this section shall, once each biennium, conduct a process and outcome evaluation for the purposes of subsection (4) of this section that includes: (a) The effect of the use of the photo radar system on traffic safety; (b) The degree of public acceptance of the use of the photo radar system; and (c) The process of administration of the use of the photo radar system. (4) By March 1 of each odd-numbered year, each city that operates a photo radar system under this section shall present to the Legislative Assembly the process and outcome evaluation conducted by the city under subsection (3) of this section.
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