Bill > H1900

This bill authorizes the installation and operation of digital video violation detection monitoring systems on school buses to detect and enforce violations of drivers failing to stop for school buses. The key provisions include: - Cities and towns can install and operate these monitoring systems to detect and enforce violations of drivers failing to stop for school buses. - The systems must produce evidence files with video and photographic images showing the violation, and an officer must review the evidence and issue a citation to the registered owner of the vehicle. - The registered owner is primarily responsible for the violation, unless they provide the name and address of the actual operator within 30 days. - There are procedures for contesting the violation, including a hearing process and ability to challenge by mail. - Failure to pay the penalty can result in license and registration suspension. - Strict requirements are placed on the handling and destruction of the video and photographic evidence collected by the systems.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1900