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FL S1474

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "speed detection systems" using radar and photography to enforce school zone speed limits for violations exceeding 10 miles per hour over the posted limit.

  • Authorizes counties and municipalities to install speed detection systems within 1,000 feet of school zones and requires 30-day public awareness campaigns before enforcement begins, with warnings issued during the campaign period.

  • Establishes a traffic citation process where vehicle owners receive initial notice of violation, can request hearings within 30 days, and may submit affidavits claiming another person had control of the vehicle; vehicle owners are responsible for payment unless exempted.

  • Distributes penalty revenues as follows: 45% to state General Revenue Fund, 45% retained by county or municipality for system administration and public safety, 3% to Criminal Justice Standards and Training Fund, 4% to school districts for security and teacher salaries, and 3% to Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program.

  • Requires speed detection systems to perform self-tests every 30 days and annual independent calibration tests, with logs and results admissible as evidence; photographic images and speed measurements create a rebuttable presumption of violation.

Legislative Description

Photographic Enforcement of School Zone Speed Limits

Last Action

Died in Transportation

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/2/2021

Full Bill Text

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