Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H521: Fines for Violations Detected by Traffic Infraction Detectors
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Authorizes county or municipality to issue fine for certain violations detected through use of traffic infraction detector; requires fine to be accompanied by certain photograph or image.
What the bill says
An act relating to fines for violations detected by traffic infraction detectors; repealing ss. 316.0083 and 321.50, F.S., relating to the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program and authorization to use traffic infraction detectors, respectively; amending ss. 28.37 and 316.003, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing a county or municipality to issue a fine for certain violations detected through the use of a traffic infraction detector; requiring the fine to be accompanied by a certain photograph or image; repealing s…
From the introduced text, November 24, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to fines for violations detected by traffic infraction detectors; repealing ss. 316.0083 and 321.50, F.S., relating to the Mark Wandall Traffic Safety Program and authorization to use traffic infraction detectors, respectively; amending ss. 28.37 and 316.003, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing a county or municipality to issue a fine for certain violations detected through the use of a traffic infraction detector; requiring the fine to be accompanied by a certain photograph or image; repealing s. 316.00831, F.S., relating to distribution of penalties; amending ss. 316.173, 316.1896, 316.640, 316.650, 318.121, 318.14, 318.15, 318.18, 320.03, and 322.27, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Sections 316.0083 and 321.50, Florida Statutes, are repealed. Section 2. Subsection (6) of section 28.37, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 28.37 Fines, fees, service charges, and costs remitted to words underlined are additions. hb521-00 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES HB 521 2026 the state.-- (6) Ten percent of all court-related fines collected by the clerk, except for penalties or fines distributed to counties or municipalities under s. 318.18(16) s. 316.0083(1)(b)3. or s. 318.18(16)(a), must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund to be used …