The bill amends and reenacts several sections of Louisiana law related to malfeasance in office, specifically concerning the issuance of traffic camera citations and the use of automated speed enforcement devices. It introduces new definitions for "automated speed enforcement device," "mobile speed camera," and "red light camera," and clarifies the penalties associated with malfeasance in office. The bill also stipulates that automated speed enforcement devices and mobile speed cameras can only be used in designated school zones and requires local authorities to post clear signage indicating their presence. Additionally, it mandates that citations issued through these devices must include specific attestations from the vehicle owner regarding the violation.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain provisions related to the use of handheld traffic cameras and establishes new requirements for the administrative process surrounding traffic violations. It ensures that administrative hearings are conducted at no cost to vehicle owners and that citations include a self-addressed stamped envelope or a QR code for easy access to necessary documentation. The bill also prohibits the referral of final delinquent debts from automated speed enforcement devices to the Department of Revenue for debt recovery, thereby providing additional protections for vehicle owners.

Statutes affected:
SB99 Original: 14:134(A)(2)
SB99 Engrossed: 14:134(A)(2), 32:47(A)
SB99 Reengrossed: 14:134(A)(2), 32:43(A)(3), 32:44(A), 32:45(A), 32:46(A), 32:47(A), 32:47(A)(2), 32:48(A), 32:44(B), 32:46(C)(3)
SB99 Enrolled: 14:134(A)(2), 32:43(A)(3), 32:45(A), 32:46(C), 32:47(A), 32:47(A)(2), 32:48(B)(4), 32:44(B)
SB99 Act : 14:134(A)(2), 32:43(A)(3), 32:45(A), 32:46(C), 32:47(A), 32:47(A)(2), 32:48(B)(4), 32:44(B)