Safety is something Salt Lake resident Dalane England is willing to risk in order to protect her constitutional rights. She believes HB219 would violate her right to confront an accuser.

"This country was founded on freedom and liberty, this country was not founded for safety or security," England said. "People are going to die if we drive automobiles."

Rep. Michael T. Morley, R-Spanish Fork, agreed. He said evidence of guilt should not lie within a photo.

Another concern from Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clearfield, was that fines for speeding in Utah are "too cheap." He said the legislation wouldn't deter lawbreakers.

However, Rep. David Litvack, D-Salt Lake, said the bill was crafted carefully enough that abuse would not be an issue.

"It would be used as a preventive tool," he said, encouraging the committee to support the bill.

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