Bill > H0521

This bill eliminates the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program, which previously allowed the use of traffic infraction detectors (red-light cameras) to enforce traffic signal violations. The bill repeals existing statutes related to these traffic cameras and makes several conforming changes across multiple sections of Florida law. Specifically, the bill removes provisions that allowed counties and municipalities to issue fines for traffic signal violations detected by cameras, eliminates the associated administrative hearing procedures, and removes references to traffic infraction enforcement officers using these camera systems. The legislation maintains the ability of local authorities to enforce traffic signal violations, but eliminates the automated camera enforcement method. The bill also adjusts how fines and penalties are distributed, removes point system implications for camera-detected violations, and ensures that no commissions or per-ticket fees can be received from these violations. Importantly, the bill does not take effect until July 1, 2026, giving local jurisdictions time to adjust to the changes in traffic enforcement procedures. The changes appear to be part of a broader effort to eliminate automated traffic enforcement through camera systems in Florida.

Government Affairs

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/521