5/5/08-A bill has died that sought to set statewide standards for red-light cameras.
The cameras snap pictures of red-light runners’ vehicle tags. Tickets are mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless who was driving at the time. Florida law neither permits nor forbids the use of red-light cameras to fine violators, but governments have been reluctant to post them because of privacy and other concerns.
Sponsored by Rep. Ron Reagan, R-Bradenton, HB351 remained in committee when the regular session ended, effectively killing it for the year.
The bill would have required local governments to adopt their own ordinances to put the program in place.
Violators would have faced $125 fines. No points would have been tacked onto drivers’ records and insurance companies would not have been notified.

2/28/08-The House Infrastructure Committee approved a bill that would set statewide standards for red-light cameras.
The cameras snap pictures of red-light runners’ vehicle tags. Tickets are mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless who was driving at the time. Florida law neither permits nor forbids the use of red-light cameras to fine violators, but governments have been reluctant to post them because of privacy and other concerns.
Sponsored by Rep. Ron Reagan, R-Bradenton, HB351 would require local governments to adopt their own ordinances to put the program in place.
Violators would face $125 fines. No points would be tacked onto drivers’ records and insurance companies would not be notified.
The bill has moved to the House Economic Expansion and Infrastructure Council.
For bill status, call (850) 488-1827. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

2/20/08-The House Infrastructure Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing Thursday, Feb. 21, that is expected to include discussion about a bill that would set statewide standards for red-light cameras.
The cameras snap pictures of red-light runners’ vehicle tags. Tickets are mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless who was driving at the time. Florida law neither permits nor forbids the use of red-light cameras to fine violators, but governments have been reluctant to post them because of privacy and other concerns.
Sponsored by Rep. Ron Reagan, R-Bradenton, HB351 would require local governments to adopt their own ordinances to put the program in place.
Violators would face $125 fines. No points would be tacked onto drivers’ records and insurance companies would not be notified.
For bill status, call (850) 488-1827. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.

12/27/07-A bill filed for consideration during the upcoming regular session would authorize statewide use of red light cameras.
The cameras snap pictures of red-light runners’ vehicle tags. Tickets are mailed to the vehicles’ owners, regardless who was driving at the time. Florida law neither permits nor forbids the use of red-light cameras to fine violators, but governments have been reluctant to post them because of privacy and other concerns.
Sponsored by Rep. Ron Reagan, R-Bradenton, HB351 would allow cities and counties to install the cameras at intersections. Vehicle owners would face $125 fines.
For bill status, call (850) 488-1827. In Florida, call 1-800-342-1827.
A similar Senate bill – S816 – is awaiting consideration in the Senate.