This bill allows municipalities in New Jersey to utilize video footage from school bus cameras to enforce laws against illegally passing school buses, specifically referencing section 1 of P.L.1942, c.192 (C.39:4-128.1). It mandates that law enforcement officials review the footage to determine if a violation has occurred and issue a summons within 90 days if appropriate. The bill also stipulates that if no summons is issued within that timeframe, all related footage must be purged within three days. Additionally, the recorded images are not considered public records and can only be accessed under specific legal circumstances, such as a subpoena or court order.

The bill establishes penalties for violations captured on school bus cameras, with fines set at $100 for a first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses. It clarifies that both the owner and operator of the vehicle are jointly liable for the summons, although vehicle owners who are lessors can avoid liability if they provide the lessee's information to the court. Furthermore, the bill ensures that no motor vehicle points or insurance eligibility points will be assessed for violations under this section. The legislation is set to take effect four months after its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39:4-128.1