HF 4242 Summary

• Establishes a speed safety camera pilot program operating from June 1, 2023, to October 31, 2027, with the commissioners of transportation and public safety coordinating implementation.

• Creates petty misdemeanor penalties of $40 for speeding violations detected by cameras, or $80 if the violation exceeds the speed limit by 20+ miles per hour; first-time offenders are eligible for diversion through a traffic safety course.

• Restricts camera placement to trunk highway work zones or locations within 2,000 feet of schools or postsecondary institutions with identified traffic safety concerns; cameras may only record rear license plates and vehicle location data, not identifiable individuals.

• Requires independent evaluation of the pilot program's effectiveness in reducing travel speeds and crashes, with preliminary evaluation due January 15, 2027, and final evaluation by December 31, 2027; commissioners must submit legislative report by January 15, 2028.

• Appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of transportation for the pilot program through June 30, 2028, and exempts speed safety camera violations from surcharges, law library fees, and driver's license suspension.