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Committee limits school‑zone camera enforcement to flashing lights or when children present and advances bill
Summary
Representative Lankford's amendment would restrict automated school‑zone camera enforcement to periods when lights are flashing or children are present; members discussed device ranges and local consistency and the subcommittee sent the amended bill to full Transportation 9–0.
Representative Lankford introduced an amendment to House Bill 2474 that would align school‑zone camera enforcement with actual risk by limiting citations to periods when school‑zone lights are flashing or when children are present.
Lankford argued continuous enforcement when school is not in session does not reflect the same level of risk and that limiting operation to active school periods reduces concerns that cameras are being used as revenue tools. Members asked technical questions about how radar ranges are set and whether municipal practices are consistent across the state; Lankford said range settings are determined locally by camera operators and municipal officials. Committee members also noted that many school zones leave lights flashing all the time and that municipalities should address improper operation; Lankford said the state law makes paying those tickets optional. After amendment and discussion the committee voted 9–0 to send the amended bill to full Transportation Committee.
