Drivers could face speed controls as localities use school-zone cameras

The Division of Motor Vehicles would require certain drivers to use an approved speed control system. This covers people whose license was revoked or driving privilege limited under the speeding and related driving laws listed in the bill. The Division would impose this requirement when restoring a license or granting a limited driving privilege to a person covered by this section. The driver would need to show proof that at least one designated vehicle has the system before receiving a license. Driving a vehicle without the required system could lead to license cancellation. These requirements would apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2027.

A driver who qualifies could apply for lower costs for a required ignition interlock or speed control system. This covers people ordered by a court or required by law to install an ignition interlock or speed control system. The person must be unable to afford the system and show income at or below 150% of the federal poverty line, or enrollment in one of the listed public assistance programs. If the vendor grants the waiver, the person would pay no installation or removal costs and would receive a 50% discount on the monthly service rate. A person denied a waiver could ask the Division of Motor Vehicles to review the vendor’s decision. These provisions would apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2027.

Counties and cities could use traffic cameras to issue civil citations for certain school-zone violations. This applies to violations detected in school zones by systems used by counties or cities. A county or city would need to adopt an ordinance to use cameras for civil enforcement. The covered violations include speeding, failing to stop at a traffic signal, and failing to yield to pedestrians in a school zone. Camera results could be used at an administrative hearing only if the system is approved and properly tested. These provisions would apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2026.

The bill would set aside $9 million for recording district court proceedings. The funds would go to the Administrative Office of the Courts for recording district court proceedings. The money would come from the General Fund and would be nonrecurring. This funding provision would take effect July 1, 2026.