Assembly Member Haney's highway work zone safety legislation authorizes the California Department of Transportation to deploy automated speed enforcement systems in state highway construction and maintenance areas through 2032. The program permits installation of up to 125 speed monitoring devices that would capture images of vehicles traveling at least 11 miles per hour above posted limits.

The bill establishes a tiered civil penalty structure, with fines ranging from $50 for speeds 11-15 mph over the limit to $500 for speeds exceeding 100 mph. Prior to implementation, the department must conduct a 30-day public information campaign and issue only warning notices during the first 60 days of enforcement. The legislation requires clear signage marking monitored zones and mandates regular system inspections and calibration.

To protect privacy, the bill classifies captured images and administrative records as confidential, limiting access to alleged violators and authorized government agencies. Records must be destroyed within specified timeframes - five business days for non-violation images and 60 days after final case disposition for violation records. The Department of Transportation must submit annual reports to the Legislature analyzing the program's impact on work zone safety, including data on violation rates, collision statistics, and implementation costs.

The measure creates the Safe Highway Work Zone Account within the State Transportation Fund to receive citation revenue, which the Legislature may appropriate for program administration. Vehicle owners may contest violations through an administrative review process, with options for in-person hearings and court appeals. The bill includes provisions for reduced penalties and payment plans for low-income individuals.