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Cities Challenge Ohio Traffic Camera Law
By: Associated Press
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Two more cities are challenging an Ohio traffic camera law they say would restrict cities’ use of the cameras and are asking county courts to find the law unconstitutional.
Dayton and Springfield sued the state Wednesday, saying the law violates their right to home rule authority to set their own policies and regulations. Akron and Toledo earlier filed similar lawsuits.
The law taking effect Monday requires a law enforcement officer’s presence for tickets to be issued from the cameras. Opponents have said cities can’t afford to keep officers at all intersections with cameras.
Dayton also wants an injunction preventing the law from taking effect until the city’s challenge is heard.
The state has asked the judge to deny the injunction and says the home rule challenge isn’t likely to succeed.