Bill > SB0134

This bill establishes a comprehensive School Zone Speed Control Program that allows counties and municipalities to use automated speed control systems in school zones. The bill defines key terms such as "school zone speed control system" (which includes photographic or radar devices that record vehicle speed and license plate information) and outlines the specific requirements for implementing such systems. Counties and municipalities must first conduct a public information campaign, post signs indicating speed monitoring, and ensure that the systems undergo annual independent calibration checks. The bill specifies that vehicle owners are generally liable for speed violations, with a graduated penalty structure: a written warning for the first offense, a $75 fine for the second offense, and a $150 fine for subsequent offenses. At least 50% of the collected penalties must be used to cover the costs of installing and maintaining the speed control systems, with the remaining funds going to the local government's general fund for public safety and infrastructure. The bill also includes strict privacy protections, requiring that collected images and data be kept confidential, destroyed within two years, and only used for specific purposes related to speed enforcement. Additionally, counties and municipalities using these systems must submit annual reports to the state's interim study committee on roads and transportation detailing the number of violation notices issued and the total fines collected.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/134/details