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HB1292 • 2026

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Blake Johnson
Last action
2026-01-06
Official status
Introduced House Bill (H)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about how leftover money is distributed after covering costs.

Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices

This bill allows counties or cities in Indiana to use automated traffic enforcement devices to detect certain violations and sets rules for how these devices work, including penalties and data handling.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows local governments to set up rules for using machines that can detect traffic rule breakers, like speeding or running red lights.
  • Sets a fine for people who violate the rules detected by these machines.
  • Specifies that part of this fine must be used to pay for setting up and maintaining the machines.
  • Outlines how any leftover money from fines should be spent after covering costs.
  • Prohibits reporting violations on driving records, using them to determine insurance rates, or assessing points on a driver's license.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Local governments in Indiana
  • Drivers who might violate traffic rules

Terms To Know

Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device
A machine that can detect when someone is breaking traffic laws, like speeding or running a red light.
Civil Penalty
Money that someone has to pay as punishment for breaking a rule or law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how much the fine will be.
  • It is unclear when this bill might become law and start being used.

Bill History

  1. 2026-01-06 House

    Authored by Representative Johnson B

  2. 2026-01-06 House

    First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

Official Summary Text

A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.
Automated traffic enforcement safety devices.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
A BILL FOR AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning motor vehicles.

Automated traffic enforcement safety devices.

Authorizes a county or municipality to adopt and enforce an ordinance that regulates the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device (device) to detect certain violations. Provides a civil penalty for a violation. Specifies that a civil penalty must first be applied to defray the cost of the installation, operation, and maintenance of the device. Specifies the manner in which the remaining money from the civil penalty must be distributed. Prohibits: (1) reporting a violation on a driving record; (2) using a violation to determine rates for motor vehicle insurance; (3) assessing points under the point system by the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) for a violation; and (4) reselling data collected by an agent operating a device. Requires notification to the bureau, and the suspension of the registration of a motor vehicle if a violation is not paid. Makes conforming changes.