The "Freedom from Automated Speed Enforcement Act of 2025" proposes to penalize states that operate automated speed enforcement systems by withholding 10 percent of specific federal highway apportionments, beginning after September 30, 2026. To avoid this financial penalty, a state's Governor must annually certify that no jurisdiction within the state operates such a system, with the Secretary authorized to audit these claims. However, the bill provides exceptions for automated enforcement in designated school zones during posted school hours and in active construction work zones , provided specific conditions like clear signage and a non-construction speed limit under 55 mph are met. An "automated speed enforcement system" is defined as any device capturing a vehicle image for a speed citation without a law enforcement officer present.