With the Republican party in charge of the state House, Senate and Governor’s office, some potential legislation doesn’t stand a chance.

One issue District 19 State Representative Ralph Watts says is likely dead on arrival is that of traffic cameras.

“The issue has been boiling up over the last several years, on the use of traffic cameras for traffic enforcement and I think that’s one that’s going to be dealt with this year.  I think we’ll see the end of traffic enforcement by cameras.”

Watts feels another type of device that is used in some communities is more effective in the long run.

“I’m really impressed with some cities’ approach in using the radar speed indicators right up next to the road way that shows you your speed compared to the speed limit.  Quite frankly, those don’t have any enforcement action with them, but I find them very effective to alert the driver, especially going through a school zone,’ hey your speed is exceeding the speed limit.’”

Watts says traffic cameras are too often used for revenue purposes rather than traffic enforcement.