SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Senator John Millner (R-Carol Stream) proposed a re-write of the red-light camera law and introduced SB 3140 at a Statehouse Press Conference Tuesday.

“After hearing many complaints, we’ve taken input from citizens, law enforcement, city officials, the media and the camera companies to create this comprehensive re-write of the red-light camera law,” Sen. Millner said. “Clearly we had problems, but we also needed solutions.”

Realizing the need for more clarifications and uniformity in how the law was applied and the need to provide a fair situation for motorists, Sen. Millner began working with all stakeholders in the issue to reach a compromise.

Proposed changes to the red-light camera law include:

• Posting signs reminding drivers to fully stop before making a right-hand turn on red.
• Posting signs reminding drivers they’re entering a “photo-enforced community.”
• Making cameras more visible by painting camera heads yellow.
• Post locations of all photo-enforced intersections on community’s Web site.
• Allowing violators to have access to the video clip of their violation.
• Allowing violators to have the ability to contest the violation by mail or in person.
• The timing of the yellow light must conform to IDOT policy and specifications.
• Requiring a police officer to review or issue every violation.
• Requiring municipalities to report five or more unpaid photo-enforced red-light violations to the Secretary of State for driver’s license suspension.

“Throughout this process, I’ve been understanding of both sides – the public’s reaction and the need for public safety – and believe this re-write strikes a balance,” Sen. Millner said. “After working with all the stakeholders, we believe this responds directly to the many needs and concerns. I’d like to thank everyone for their input in this process.”