Bill · H.R. 5394· House(119-HR-5394)
Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/17/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Harrigan
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025'', aims to amend title 23 of the United States Code. It targets states that operate automated speed enforcement systems, which are devices that capture images of vehicles to issue speeding citations without a law enforcement officer present. To remain in compliance, a State Governor must certify that no jurisdiction within the state uses such systems. If a state fails to provide this certification, the Secretary shall withhold 10 percent of certain highway fund apportionments. However, exceptions are allowed for designated school zones during posted hours and active construction work zones under specific conditions.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5
The bill limits federal/state automated enforcement systems, returning more local control over how speed is monitored.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
The bill restricts automated ticketing systems that can impose financial penalties on drivers.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill limits automated enforcement which is often used in urban jurisdictions.
The opposite
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?-3
The bill threatens to withhold 10 percent of highway funds which are used for road and bridge infrastructure.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill reduces federal highway fund apportionments to states that do not comply with the automated speed enforcement ban.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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State compliance through exceptions: States can still use these systems in specific areas to manage safety, such as in designated school zones during posted school hours or active construction work zones, as noted in Section 2, subsection (c).
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Clear signage requirements: In construction zones, the bill ensures that drivers are informed via clear signage that the area is a construction zone and that an automated speed enforcement system is in use, as stated in Section 2, subsection (c)(2)(B).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial burden on States: States that fail to submit the required annual certification from their Governor will face a withholding of 10 percent of specific highway fund apportionments, according to Section 2, subsection (a).
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Restrictions on automated enforcement: States are restricted from operating automated speed enforcement systems—defined as devices that capture images for citations without an officer present—unless they fall under the specific exceptions for school or construction zones, as detailed in Section 2, subsection (d).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Rural Residents+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 9/17/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Dan CrenshawRepublican · Texas
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Scott PerryRepublican · Pennsylvania
Michael RulliRepublican · Ohio