Arizona City Council Ends Speed Camera Contract, Marking Shift in Enforcement Strategy

The vote signals a historic shift in Arizona’s approach to automated enforcement, aligning Avondale with a growing statewide movement to reexamine the balance between safety, privacy, & public trust.

Avondale’s decision to end its Professional Services Agreement with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. DBA Verra Mobility by June 30, 2026, positions the city as one of the first in the West Valley to dismantle an automated traffic enforcement system — marking a potential turning point in how municipalities balance safety, privacy, and public trust.

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