The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Archana D. Cadge.
DIGEST
SB 302 Reengrossed 2024 Regular Session Cathey
Present law provides law enforcement officers of the state or any political subdivision may operate
video recording equipment and monitors in their law enforcement vehicles while in the performance
of their duties. Present law further provides law enforcement are prohibited from recording vehicles
in violation of traffic safety laws with citations for such violations to be mailed to the alleged
violator at a later date. Proposed law clarifies present law to specify officers shall not record vehicles
in violation of traffic safety laws and mail citations at a later date.
Proposed law provides for definitions for electronic enforcement device relative to local municipal
authorities and local parish authorities.
Proposed law prohibits use of handheld or manned devices in school zones for the purpose of issuing
a citation by mail except during certain hours before and after school on days children are in school.
Proposed law further provides revenue generated as a result of handheld and manned devices used
in school is divided with the applicable school district.
Proposed law provides for strict requirements on when handheld or manned, automated speed
enforcement devices or mobile speed cameras may be used by local municipal authorities or local
parish authorities.
Proposed law provides the use of handheld or manned devices for the purpose of issuing a citation
violation by mail will not result in a criminal penalty or fine. Proposed law further provides failing
to pay the citation can not result in criminal fines or fees and cannot be reported to credit bureaus.
Proposed law provides that each local municipal authority or local parish authority that utilizes
automated speed enforcement devices, red light cameras, or mobile speed cameras, which a citation
is issued by mail establish an administrative hearing process for motorist to appeal the citation
violation.
Proposed law provides for minimum requirements for the administrative appeal hearing for local
municipal authorities and local parish authorities to establish for the use of automated speed
enforcement devices, red light cameras, or mobile speed cameras.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 32:365(B); adds R.S. 32:46, 47, and 48)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Transportation, Highways, and
Public Works to the original bill
1. Removes changes to present law regulations on automated speed enforcement
devices and mobile speed cameras.
2. Adds requirements for electronic enforcement devices in school zones.
3. Adds restrictions for use of handheld or manned devices.
4. Adds a process for administrative hearings.
5. Makes technical changes.
Senate Floor Amendments to engrossed bill
1. Makes technical changes.