The law that helped Miami schools make millions off bus camera tickets may change
Briefly

A proposed Florida House bill seeks to alter the school bus camera citation process in Miami-Dade, moving the burden of ticket challenges from the courts to the school district. This shift aims to alleviate the overburdened court system and streamline hearings, as courts have struggled with an influx of cases without the necessary judicial resources. By adopting a model similar to red light camera laws, the district hopes to manage citations more effectively under the existing BusPatrol partnership. The bill awaits Senate approval before reaching the governor's desk for enactment.
The Miami-Dade school bus camera program will shift ticket challenge hearings from courts to the school district, easing court burdens and streamlining the process.
The existing system burdens the courts without proper funding for judges, leading to delays in adjudicating school bus ticket challenges.
This legislative proposal addresses overburdened court systems and aims to enhance the efficiency of the ticket appeal process for Miami-Dade's bus safety program.
If passed, the new House bill changes will significantly impact the operation of BusPatrol’s school bus camera safety program and driver accountability.
Read at Miami Herald
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