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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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TRANSPORTATION CODE |
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Title 7. VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC |
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Subtitle I. ENFORCEMENT OF TRAFFIC LAWS |
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Chapter 707. PHOTOGRAPHIC TRAFFIC SIGNAL ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM |
Sec. 707.004. REPORT OF ACCIDENTS
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(a) In this section, "department" means the Texas Department of Transportation.
(b) Before installing a photographic traffic signal enforcement system at an intersection approach, the local authority shall compile a written report of the number and type of traffic accidents that have occurred at the intersection for a period of at least 18 months before the date of the report.
(c) Not later than six months after the date of the installation of the photographic traffic signal enforcement system at the intersection, the local authority shall provide the department a copy of the report required by Subsection (b).
(d) After installing a photographic traffic signal enforcement system at an intersection approach, the local authority shall monitor and annually report to the department the number and type of traffic accidents at the intersection to determine whether the system results in a reduction in accidents or a reduction in the severity of accidents.
(e) The report must be in writing in the form prescribed by the department.
(f) Not later than December 1 of each year, the department shall publish the information submitted by a local authority under Subsection (d).