Gov. DeSantis signs bill imposing restrictions on red light camera programs

Gov. DeSantis signs bill imposing restrictions on red light camera programs

Localities that want to impose red light cameras on citizens will need to be more transparent about the process, after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday establishing parameters.

HB 1363, which passed the Senate and the House without a single no vote earlier this year, puts new stipulations on these controversial devices.

Localities are compelled to make annual reports of activity regarding traffic infraction detectors at public meetings.

Similarly, local legislative bodies are compelled to approve the contract for these devices during a publicly-noticed meeting.

Failure to comply with these requirements means the local jurisdiction is suspended from using these devices, per the legislat...

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