Florida lawmakers look to ban most red light cameras

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida lawmakers are looking to prohibit local governments from using red-light cameras.

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Two constitutional amendments were filed that would ban the cameras’ use in the state, except in school zones.

Lawmakers over the past decade have tried to repeal a law that allowed red-light camera use.

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The 2010 law was created and passed after a man was killed by a driver who ran a red light.

The amendments would need support from 60% of the House and Senate before they head to the 2024 ballot.

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