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Colorado Speed & Red-Light Cameras Laws (2026)

Permitted: Red-light cameras and photo radar speed cameras are legal statewide in Colorado, at each locality's option.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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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.

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Speed & Red-Light Cameras in states bordering Colorado

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

ArizonaPermitted
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.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
KansasRestricted
Kansas does not authorize camera enforcement: speed cameras and red-light cameras are not used, because a violation requires an officer's direct observation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: kslegislature.gov · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaRestricted
No Nebraska statute authorizes automated speed or red-light camera enforcement, and cameras are not used for citations. Two 2025 bills, LB 600 and LB 616, were proposed but not enacted.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska 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 →
OklahomaRestricted
No Oklahoma statute in Title 47 authorizes red-light or speed cameras for general traffic citations, and cameras are not used. The only camera enforcement authorized is school-bus stop-arm video.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: oksenate.gov · Full Oklahoma 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 →
WyomingRestricted
No Wyoming statute in Title 31 authorizes camera enforcement. Existing intersection cameras record data only and are not admissible for issuing citations.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: wyoleg.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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