A controversial form of traffic enforcement will soon be in the hands of Arizona voters.
Lawmakers have approved a ballot measure that would require local voter approval for cities to continue operating photo enforcement programs, including speed and red-light cameras.
Photo enforcement systems have recently returned to Phoenix and remain in use in several Valley communities, including Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Supporters say the cameras improve safety and encourage drivers to slow down, while critics argue they prioritize revenue generation and outsource law enforcement functions…