Bill > H2994

This bill authorizes cities and towns in Massachusetts to install and operate digital video school bus violation detection monitoring systems to enforce violations against drivers who fail to stop for school buses as required by law. The key provisions include: - Defining the terms "school bus violation detection monitoring system" and "stop arm traffic control sign" and outlining the technical requirements for the systems. - Establishing the procedures for issuing citations, notifying vehicle owners, and adjudicating violations detected by the monitoring systems. - Stipulating that the registered owner of the vehicle is primarily responsible for the violation, with options to transfer liability to the actual operator. - Allowing for increased penalties if the citation remains unpaid after 45 days. - Providing exceptions where the vehicle owner is not liable for the violation, such as in emergencies or if the vehicle was stolen. - Requiring the destruction of video and photographic evidence that does not identify a violation, and regulating the use and retention of such evidence. - Mandating annual reporting on the use and operation of the monitoring systems.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2994