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Introduced
12/28/2023
12/28/2023
In Committee
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to student transportation safety; amending s. 316.173, F.S.; authorizing contracts for installation of school bus infraction detection systems which authorize a private vendor or manufacturer to receive a share of certain revenue collected; providing requirements for such contracts; revising requirements for signage posted on the rear of a school bus indicating the use of a school bus infraction detection system; requiring a law enforcement agency to send a notice of violation to the registered owner of the motor vehicle involved in a violation within a specified timeframe after receiving certain information; requiring a court having jurisdiction over traffic violations to determine whether a violation has occurred; requiring the court to uphold the violation if the court finds that a violation has occurred; requiring the court, if the violation is upheld, to require the petitioner to pay certain penalties and costs; revising the required uses for civil penalties assessed and collected for certain violations; prohibiting the use of a school bus infraction detection system for remote surveillance; providing construction; revising purposes for which video and images recorded as part of a school bus infraction detection system may be used; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 318.18, F.S.; requiring that certain civil penalties be remitted to a school district operating a school bus with a school bus infraction detection system and be used for certain purposes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's laws regarding school bus infraction detection systems. It allows school districts to contract with private vendors or manufacturers to install and operate these systems, which can detect vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses. The bill sets requirements for these contracts, including that the vendor cannot receive a commission based on the number of violations detected. It also revises signage requirements, the process for issuing notices of violations, and how the collected civil penalties must be used by school districts - specifically for student transportation safety initiatives, driver recruitment and retention, or other transportation safety enhancements. The bill also clarifies that these systems cannot be used for remote surveillance and limits the use of recorded video and images to traffic enforcement and liability determinations.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Kim Berfield (R)*,
Kiyan Michael (R)*,
Christopher Benjamin (D),
Linda Chaney (R),
Mike Redondo (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Civil Justice Subcommittee (House), Infrastructure Strategies Committee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table (on 03/05/2024)
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