Sec. 707.010. EFFECT ON OTHER ENFORCEMENT. (a) The implementation of a photographic traffic signal enforcement system by a local authority under this chapter does not:
(1) preclude the application or enforcement in the local authority of Section 544.007(d) in the manner prescribed by Chapter 543; or
(2) prohibit a peace officer from arresting a violator of Section 544.007(d) as provided by Chapter 543, if the peace officer personally witnesses the violation, or from issuing the violator a citation and notice to appear as provided by that chapter.
(b) A local authority may not impose a civil penalty under this chapter on the owner of a motor vehicle if the operator of the vehicle was arrested or issued a citation and notice to appear by a peace officer for the same violation of Section 544.007(d) recorded by the photographic traffic signal enforcement system.
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1149 (S.B. 1119), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.
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