The city proposes using 10 fixed camera systems, six hand-held devices and two portable trailer units.
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State law now forbids cities from using automated traffic cameras unless a police officer is present and monitoring the equipment at the time it captures traffic violations by video or photograph.
But the city plans to station officers at the cameras and take other steps to comply with the law.
The Dayton Police Department is asking the city to amend its code to permit use of the cameras.
Dayton commissioners have criticized the state for passing tough new restrictions on the devices. They claim the city’s roads have become more dangerous since they were forced to shut down the traffic camera program.
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