HB511 Summary

• Authorizes the City of Center Point to implement camera-based automated enforcement of red light, stop sign, and speeding violations administered by the Jefferson County Sheriff or a qualified contractor.

• Establishes civil penalties: $100 for red light/stop sign violations with $25 late fee; speeding penalties range from $50 to $150 depending on speed over limit, with doubled penalties in school zones during school hours.

• Requires mailed notice of violations within 14-30 days and provides vehicle owners right to administrative adjudication hearing before a mayor-appointed hearing officer with appeals to District Court within 30 days.

• Creates affirmative defenses including malfunctioning traffic signals, emergency vehicle operations, unauthorized vehicle operation, and stolen license plates, to be proven by preponderance of evidence.

• Establishes Center Point Traffic Safety Fund Account for collected fines to cover system costs, vendor payments, and public safety programs including traffic safety improvements and driver education.