§ 94-302. Definitions.

The following terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Contracting entity shall mean the entity with which the city contracts for the installation, administration and enforcement of the photographic traffic signal enforcement system.

Department means the police department of the city.

Motor vehicle or vehicle shall mean any motor vehicle subject to registration pursuant to the Texas Certificate of Title Act (V.T.C.A., Transportation Code ch. 501).

Owner shall mean the owner of a motor vehicle as shown on the motor vehicle registration records of the state department of transportation or the analogous department or agency of another state or country.

Photographic traffic signal enforcement system or system means a system that:

(1)

Consists of a camera system and vehicle sensor installed to exclusively work in conjunction with an electrically operated traffic control signal; and

(2)

Is capable of producing at least two recorded images that depict the license plate attached to the front or rear of a motor vehicle that is not operated in compliance with the instructions of the traffic control signal.

Recorded Image means a photographic or digital image that depicts the front or the rear of a motor vehicle.

Traffic-control signal has the meaning assigned by V.T.C.A., Transportation Code § 541.304.

(Ord. No. 10,778, § 2, 12-13-07)