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Arizona Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Permitted: Speed cameras and red-light cameras are allowed statewide in Arizona, and state law (Title 28, 28-1602) governs the citations they produce.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Speed cameras and red-light cameras are allowed statewide in Arizona, and state law (Title 28, 28-1602) governs the citations they produce. Many cities operate them.

Official source: azleg.gov →

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaConditional
California allows red-light cameras at local option. Speed cameras are allowed only through the AB 645 pilot, which runs in six cities — Los Angeles, Glendale, Long Beach, San Francisco, San Jose, and Oakland — through 2032.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoPermitted
Red-light cameras and photo radar speed cameras are legal statewide in Colorado, at each locality's option. Photo radar is limited to school zones, residential zones, work zones, and streets next to parks, and a camera ticket carries no license points.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: content.leg.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaRestricted
Nevada law requires an officer to be present to issue a speeding or other traffic citation, so standalone speed cameras and red-light cameras are not authorized.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico has no statewide ban: automated speed and red-light enforcement is a local option, and municipalities such as Albuquerque and Las Cruces operate cameras under local ordinance.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: cabq.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahConditional
Utah allows photo radar speed cameras only in school zones or areas of 30 mph or less, and only with an officer present, posted signs, and local approval (41-6a-608).
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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