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Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement: State Funding Withheld

This act aims to restrict the use of automated speed enforcement systems by state authorities. States operating such systems may face a reduction in federal highway funds. Citizens might experience fewer automated speeding tickets, impacting their personal finances and sense of security on the roads.
Key points
States using automated speed enforcement systems may lose 10% of their federal highway funds.
Automated speed enforcement will only be permitted in designated school zones during school hours and in active construction work zones, under specific conditions.
Automated speed enforcement systems are defined as devices that capture vehicle images for speeding citations without a law enforcement officer present.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5394
Sponsor: Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]
Process start date: 2025-09-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5394.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States using automated speed enforcement systems may lose 10% of their federal highway funds.
  • Automated speed enforcement will only be permitted in designated school zones during school hours and in active construction work zones, under specific conditions.
  • Automated speed enforcement systems are defined as devices that capture vehicle images for speeding citations without a law enforcement officer present.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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