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HR5394119th CongressWALLET

Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

In Committee

Summary

Blocks a slice of federal highway money for states that allow automated speed cameras. The law requires each Governor to certify that no jurisdiction in their state uses an automated speed enforcement system or else faces a funding penalty.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

States risk 10% highway fund cut

Each State’s Governor would need to certify every year that no jurisdiction in the State operates an automated speed enforcement system. If a State does not send this certification, the U.S. Department of Transportation would withhold 10% of the amounts the State would be apportioned under two highway funding lines. The withholding would occur on the first day of each fiscal year starting after September 30, 2026. The Secretary could audit or require documents to verify certifications.

Limits on speed cameras for drivers

This bill would set national limits on automated speed cameras. It would define them as devices that take a picture to ticket speeders without an officer present. States would generally not be able to use them. Cameras could still be used in school zones during posted school hours. They could be used in active construction zones only if the normal speed there is under 55 mph and clear signs warn that cameras are in use. These limits would start with fiscal years after September 30, 2026.

DOT could write enforcement rules

The Secretary of Transportation would be able to issue rules to carry out these provisions once enacted. The rules would explain certifications, the exceptions, and how verification works. This rulemaking authority would begin when the bill becomes law.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Harrigan, Pat [R-NC-10]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 9/16/2025

Roll Call Votes

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