FL S1658

Persons receiving a notice of violation from a traffic infraction detector or similar unattended device may request a hearing to contest the violation or pay a penalty without paying if a hearing is requested.

A second or subsequent traffic citation may not be issued based on the original violation involving a traffic infraction detector.

The governmental entity bringing the charge bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in traffic court proceedings, and a person cannot be compelled to testify against themselves.

A person charged with a traffic infraction detector violation has the right to confront witnesses, and evidence from unattended devices must be authenticated in court by the person receiving, reviewing, or issuing the violation; affidavits alone are insufficient.

The governmental entity must provide a written accounting of all evidence collected from the time of the alleged violation until issuance of the notice of violation or citation, and all witnesses must be compensated as required by law.