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FL S1050

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts may install cameras on school buses to record photographic/electronic images or streaming video to enforce violations of drivers failing to stop for school buses displaying stop signals
  • Registered vehicle owners must be notified by first-class mail within 30 days of a violation and have 60 days to pay the penalty, submit an affidavit of exemption, or request a hearing
  • No individual may receive a commission from camera-generated violation revenue, and no manufacturer or vendor may receive fees based on the number of violations detected
  • Penalty revenue is distributed as follows: 40% to the school district where the offense occurred, 10% to the county sheriff's office, 10% to the local fire department, 20% to the Department of Law Enforcement, and 20% to the General Revenue Fund
  • School districts with cameras must submit annual reports to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles by October 1, 2022, and the department must provide a summary report to the Governor and Legislature by December 31, 2022, and annually thereafter

Legislative Description

School Bus Safety

Last Action

Died in Transportation

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/10/2021

Full Bill Text

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