FL S0250

Authorizes school districts to deploy school bus traffic infraction detectors (camera systems) on buses to enforce violations of laws requiring drivers to stop when approaching a school bus displaying a stop signal under sections 316.172(1)(a) and (b).

Establishes a $265 penalty for violations detected by school bus traffic infraction detectors, with $15 retained by the issuing county/municipality/department, $170 to the school district where violation occurred, $65 to the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund, and $15 to the department's Operating Trust Fund.

Allows vehicle owners to avoid citations by paying the $265 penalty within 30 days of notification, or submit an affidavit within 30 days claiming exemptions (vehicle directed by law enforcement, vehicle under another person's care/custody/control, or citation already issued by law enforcement officer).

Prohibits points from being assessed against driver's licenses for school bus violations enforced by traffic infraction enforcement officers and prevents such violations from being used to set motor vehicle insurance rates.

Requires school districts deploying detectors to submit annual reports to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles by October 1, 2014, and annually thereafter; requires the department to report to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2014, and annually thereafter.