Escambia County, municipalities authorized to operate an automated photographic speeding enforcement system, jurisdiction of civil fines for violations provided for

This bill authorizes municipalities within Escambia County to implement automated photographic speeding enforcement systems that use cameras to detect and record vehicles exceeding speed limits in designated zones like school or construction areas. The legislation establishes a civil fine process where municipalities can issue violation notices by mail, with fines capped at $195 and requiring at least $10 of each fine to be allocated toward school safety programs or related initiatives. Municipal courts are given jurisdiction to adjudicate these violations, allowing vehicle owners to contest fines through administrative hearings where the municipality must prove the speeding violation occurred. The bill also mandates public notice requirements, including signage and awareness campaigns, and outlines procedures for issuing violation notices that include photographic evidence and information about contesting the fine.