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State representative says he will reintroduce bill to allow automated enforcement in school zones
Summary
Rep. Blake Johnson (District 100) told the IMPO panel he plans to reintroduce legislation mirroring the Safe Zones pilot for school zones (civil penalties only, no license points), saying the measure aims to slow drivers near schools and save lives.
State Rep. Blake Johnson (District 100) told the panel he plans to reintroduce legislation that would allow automated speed enforcement in school zones, modeled on INDOT's work-zone pilot.
Johnson said the proposal intentionally keeps the penalty civil (no license points or insurance consequences) to improve its prospects in the legislature and to emphasize safety over punishment. "It's simply a civil infraction to try and slow folks down," he said, and he said any revenue would be dedicated to system maintenance rather than general revenue.
Johnson framed the measure as a life-safety effort and referenced local incidents to underscore urgency: "If I can save 1 kid, 1 kid, this is worth every ounce of political capital I can burn, to get it done," he said, and said he would reintroduce the bill in the 2027 session. Panelists and audience members discussed the need for more data to build a case and whether INDOT or vendors would support local jurisdictions implementing such programs.
