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HB 1365

Right Turns at Intersections Using Traffic Infraction Detectors

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bruce Antone

Florida HB 1365 authorizes municipalities to use automated cameras to detect and ticket drivers making prohibited or unsafe right turns at intersections.

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill Summary · HB 1365

Legislative bill overview

HB 1365 would authorize the use of automated traffic infraction detectors (red light cameras) to enforce traffic violations related to right turns at intersections in Florida. The bill permits municipalities and counties to install and operate these camera systems specifically to detect and ticket drivers who make illegal right turns, such as right turns on red where prohibited or unsafe right turns.

Why is this important

Automated enforcement systems can increase compliance with traffic safety regulations and generate revenue for local governments, but they also raise questions about surveillance, due process, and whether such cameras effectively improve safety versus serving primarily as revenue sources. This bill represents an expansion of automated traffic enforcement authority in Florida beyond traditional red light violations.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy and surveillance concerns: Expanded use of automated traffic cameras increases monitoring of driver behavior and raises civil liberties questions about constant surveillance at intersections
  • Revenue versus safety motivation: Critics argue municipalities may prioritize ticket revenue over actual traffic safety improvements, potentially setting camera thresholds to maximize citations rather than prevent accidents
  • Due process and accuracy issues: Automated systems can generate false positives, and drivers may face difficulty contesting citations generated by cameras rather than officer discretion
  • Regressive impact: Lower-income drivers may be disproportionately affected by camera-based tickets and associated fines
  • Technical reliability: Questions exist about whether camera systems accurately distinguish legal from illegal right turns in all conditions and scenarios

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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