DE SB167

Fines collected for traffic violations issued by off-duty law enforcement officers performing "extra duty services" must be applied to offset or refund the costs paid by the private party that hired the officer

"Extra duty service" is defined as law enforcement work performed by an off-duty officer who is contracted and paid by a private person or entity, such as a homeowners association

All extra duty services must be authorized and approved by the relevant law enforcement agency

The bill aims to help homeowners associations address speeding on subdivision streets by allowing them to recoup costs of hiring off-duty officers for traffic enforcement

This creates an exception to the existing rules that direct traffic fines to either local governments or the State Treasurer's General Fund depending on who made the arrest