CS/HB 1061 - Traffic Control Bill Summary

• Prohibits notices of violation or traffic citations for right-turn-on-red violations when drivers make careful and prudent turns at permitted intersections.

• Establishes due process protections including burden of proof on government entities, right to confront witnesses, requirement for evidence authentication, and prohibition on self-incrimination in traffic infraction detector hearings.

• Requires traffic control signals to maintain yellow light durations based on posted speed limits plus 10 percent (minimum 3 seconds for 25 mph or less; maximum 6 seconds) with compliance deadlines of December 31, 2013 for camera-enforced intersections and December 31, 2014 for others.

• Mandates dismissal of citations and refund of fines for violations at non-compliant intersections, and imposes $500 per violation fines on local governments that fail to meet signal requirements.

• Allows vehicle owners to designate alternative persons in care, custody, or control of vehicles as liable parties, with notification procedures and affidavit requirements to establish exemptions.