New Jersey state senators voted in favor of a bill that would authorize prosecutors to use information from toll-road and photo-monitoring systems in criminal cases.

The bill, sponsored by Sen. Leonard T. Connors Jr., R-Ocean, would require prosecutors to present a subpoena from a court or grand jury to access information such as reports or photos from toll-monitoring authorities.

Under current state law, toll-road authorities have different procedures for releasing information to law enforcement. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and the New Jersey Highway Authority require a subpoena, while the New Jersey Turnpike Authority requires both a subpoena and court order.

Requiring authorities to submit only a subpoena would make criminal investigations more efficient, Connors told The Press of Atlantic City.

The proposal would prohibit information from toll authorities from being used in civil cases or to issue speeding tickets.

“It’s not for spying on anyone,” Connors said.

The bill – S141 – has been forwarded to the Assembly for consideration.