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DE HB66

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2009

Primary Sponsor

George Bunting

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Origin

House of Representatives

145th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a video speed enforcement program allowing municipalities to install and operate vehicle speed monitoring systems within one-quarter mile of work zones or schools, with Department of Transportation approval required for state-maintained roads.

  • Imposes civil assessments not to exceed $75 for vehicles traveling at least 11 miles per hour above posted speed limits, with an additional $25 assessment if unpaid within 20 days, plus court costs up to $35 for contested violations.

  • Violations are civil in nature, not classified as criminal offenses, and are not added to driving records or used for insurance purposes.

  • Allows vehicle owners to contest violations through Justice of the Peace Court hearings within 20 days, with presumption of owner liability unless owner provides evidence of vehicle being in another's care or a police report of theft.

  • Establishes procedures for commercial vehicle owners to identify the actual driver within 10 days; failure to do so results in owner liability for the violation.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 29 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For State Employment.

Last Action

Stricken

5/7/2009

Committee Referrals

Administration2/18/2009

Full Bill Text

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