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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR VETOES RED LIGHT BILL California Assembly Bill 2521, introduced by Assembly Member Jay LaSuer (R- County of San Diego), would have required all new and replacement traffic-actuated signal devices to recognize motorcycles and bicycles, as well as new lighter cars, but was vetoed by Governor Gray Davis. The bill passed through the legislature without opposition in both the Senate and the Assembly, but was doomed to defeat when it reached the governor's desk on September 18.
From the Desk of Governor Gray Davis...
SEP 18, 2002 To Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 2521 without my signature. This bill would require that any traffic signal that is installed or replaced be equipped with detectors that are capable of detecting bicycles and motorcycles as well as other motor vehicles. While I recognize the merits of this measure, I am vetoing this bill because it would result in unknown reimbursable state-mandated costs on local government by requiring them to install these new detectors. I would also note that local governments and the Department of Transportation are already free to use the detectors required in this bill. Sincerely, GRAY DAVIS