(FOX40.COM) — California advocates are calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign Senate Bill 720, which would eliminate the state's facial identification requirements from red light cameras.

If signed, the bill would modernize the red-light camera system with the implementation of the Safer Streets Program, officials said.

If someone were to run a red light, the license plate, instead of the driver's face, would be captured, and the violation would be issued to the registered vehicle owner only.

If Gov. Newsom signs the bill, the changes would also include: • A civil violation instead of a moving violation • Tickets starting at $100 and going up to $500 for repeat offenses • No impact on driver's record or insurance rate • Drivers looking to contest a red light violation can do so el

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