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FL H4027

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Frank Artiles

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Florida's red light camera (traffic infraction detector) program by removing statutory definitions, authorization for use by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, counties, and municipalities, and penalty distribution provisions

  • Eliminates the role of traffic infraction enforcement officers for red light camera enforcement and removes provisions allowing local hearing officers to adjudicate camera-detected violations

  • Removes the prohibition on license plate issuance for unpaid red light camera fines under s. 318.15(3) while maintaining restrictions for toll violations and other specified offenses

  • Maintains the $158 penalty for red light violations (s. 316.074(1) and s. 316.075(1)(c)1.) but only when enforced by traditional law enforcement officers, with revenue distributed to General Revenue Fund, Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund, and Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Traffic Infraction Detectors

Last Action

Died in Transportation

3/11/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/9/2016
Appropriations1/21/2016
Economic Affairs10/7/2015

Full Bill Text

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