LOCAL GOVERNMENT-TECH

This bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to establish rules for automated speed enforcement systems, commonly known as red-light or speed cameras, specifically within safety zones near schools and parks. It defines these zones as areas within one-eighth of a mile of educational facilities or recreational areas, while excluding major highways, and restricts camera operation to specific hours based on whether the location is a school or a park. The legislation sets civil penalties for speeding violations recorded by these cameras, which do not appear on driving records, and requires that the net revenue from these fines be used exclusively for public safety initiatives, infrastructure maintenance, and after-school programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that municipalities provide recorded images of violations to vehicle owners via a website and issue written notices within 90 days of the offense.