Bill > HB1497

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices (cameras) by counties and municipalities in Indiana. The bill allows local governments to adopt ordinances using these devices to enforce specific traffic violations, such as speeding near schools and passing stopped school buses, with several key provisions designed to protect drivers. Under the bill, violations detected by these devices will result in a civil penalty of up to $250, with at least 50% of the funds used to cover the device's installation and maintenance costs. Importantly, these violations will not be reported on driving records, used to determine insurance rates, or result in points being assessed against a driver's license. The bill mandates that counties and municipalities must post signs at least 500 feet before a camera location and provide clear notice of violations. Owners of vehicles can contest violations through several defenses, such as proving the vehicle was stolen or rented to another person at the time of the violation. The bill also prohibits insurance companies from increasing insurance premiums based on these violations and requires the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to suspend a vehicle's registration if a civil penalty remains unpaid. The automated enforcement devices must meet specific technical standards, including annual calibration checks and capturing clear images of license plates, and all recorded images must be destroyed within 30-90 days depending on the case's status.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1497/details