DE SB95

Establishes a 2-year pilot program in Dover and Wilmington allowing police agencies to install vehicle speed monitoring systems (cameras) within one-quarter mile of work zones and schools on public streets with Department of Transportation approval for state-maintained roads.

Violations occur when vehicles travel at least 11 miles per hour above the posted speed limit and result in civil assessments not exceeding $50, with additional late payment penalties up to $30 and court costs up to $35.

Vehicle owners are presumed liable but may rebut the presumption by providing affidavits or evidence showing they were not the operator; commercial vehicle owners must identify their drivers within 10 days or face liability themselves.

Violations are civil in nature, not criminal offenses, and do not appear on driving records or affect insurance rates; registered vehicle owners are notified by first class mail and may request hearings before Justice of the Peace Courts.

The program automatically expires 2 years after enactment unless extended by subsequent legislation; appeals of civil penalties exceeding $75 may be taken within 15 days.