Establishes a state highway work zone speed safety program.

California AB289 establishes a state highway work zone speed safety program to enhance safety for construction workers. The Department of Transportation will use up to 35 speed safety systems in work zones. The program includes a public information campaign, a payment plan for indigent violators, and reduced fines for those with incomes up to 250% of the poverty line. It also mandates annual reports on program impact, including speeding data, collision statistics, and enforcement costs. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2032.

Establishes a state highway work zone speed safety program.

California AB289 establishes a state highway work zone speed safety program to enhance safety for construction workers. The Department of Transportation will use up to 35 speed safety systems in work zones. The program includes a public information campaign, a payment plan for indigent violators, and reduced fines for those with incomes up to 250% of the poverty line. It also mandates annual reports on program impact, including speeding data, collision statistics, and enforcement costs. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2032.