This bill proposes significant changes to the enforcement of traffic violations detected by traffic infraction detectors in Florida. It repeals sections 316.0083 and 321.50 of the Florida Statutes, which relate to the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program and the authorization for the use of traffic infraction detectors. The bill amends sections 28.37 and 316.003 to align with these changes, allowing counties and municipalities to issue fines for violations detected by these detectors, provided that photographic evidence accompanies the fines. Additionally, it repeals section 316.00831, which addressed the distribution of penalties, and clarifies the definition of a local hearing officer and the procedures for administrative hearings related to traffic violations.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the procedures for notifying the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles regarding individuals who fail to comply with civil penalties or appear for scheduled hearings. It updates the penalties associated with specific traffic violations, such as failing to stop at traffic signals, and clarifies the distribution of collected fines and costs. The bill also revises the point system for evaluating motor vehicle law violations, specifying that points will not be imposed for certain infractions enforced by traffic infraction enforcement officers, and establishes that violations detected through these systems cannot be used for setting motor vehicle insurance rates. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, aiming to streamline the enforcement and administrative processes surrounding traffic violations while ensuring appropriate allocation of penalties.

Statutes affected:
H 521 Filed: 28.37, 316.008, 316.173, 318.121, 318.15, 320.03, 322.27