Section 290-RICR-20-00-3.4 - Automated Traffic Violation Monitoring Systems Approval ProcessA. Municipalities that seek to install Automated traffic violation monitoring systems on any roadways within the State of Rhode Island must obtain approval from the Director according to the procedure delineated below.B. A municipality must submit: 1. an Engineering study for each intersection under consideration, and2. Technical specifications for the proposed Automated traffic violation monitoring system to: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Office of the Chief Engineer
2 Capitol Hill Providence, RI 02903
C. A municipality that proposes installation of an Automated traffic violation monitoring system that appears on the Department's Approved list need not submit Technical specifications for that system. The municipality shall specify for the Department the proposed system and indicate that the system appears on the Department's Approved list.D. In cases where a municipality seeks to install an Automated traffic violation monitoring system at a State highway intersection, the municipality must also obtain a Physical alteration permit pursuant to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation "Rules and Regulations Concerning Permission for Use of State Highway Rights-of-Way".E. The Department will evaluate the municipalities' submissions according to the criteria described in §§ 3.6 and 3.7 of this Part and, where relevant, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation "Rules and Regulations Concerning Permission for Use of State Highway Rights-of-Way". Additionally, where a municipality operates an approved Automated traffic violation monitoring system within its jurisdiction and seeks to install additional systems, the Department will consider whether the municipality has complied with the annual reporting requirements described in § 3.8(C) of this Part.F. The Director will not approve installation of an Automated traffic violation monitoring system if: 1. The Engineering study does not meet the criteria described in § 3.6 of this Part;2. the proposed Automated traffic violation monitoring system does not comply with the criteria described in § 3.7 of this Part; or3. the municipality has failed to comply with the annual reporting requirements described in § 3.8(C) of this Part with respect to any existing systems within its jurisdiction. Furthermore, where a municipality seeks to install an Automated traffic violation monitoring system at a State highway intersection, the Department will not authorize installation of such system even if approved until the municipality obtains a Physical alteration permit.G. Throughout the approval process, the municipality has the responsibility to respond in a timely manner to Department requests for information or documentation.H. Upon review of the Engineering study and the Technical specifications for a proposed Automated traffic violation monitoring system, the Department will issue a Final agency decision: 1. Approving installation of the proposed system;2. Approving installation of the proposed system subject to compliance with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation "Rules and Regulations Concerning Permission for Use of State Highway Rights-of-Way", and receipt of a Physical alteration permit; or3. Disapproving installation of the proposed system. I. The Department will send the Final agency decision via first-class mail.J. The Department reserves the right to install and operate Automated traffic violation monitoring systems at State highway intersections.290 R.I. Code R. 290-RICR-20-00-3.4