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GA HB1387

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/15/2022

Primary Sponsor

J Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Title 40 to establish penalties for failure to pay civil monetary penalties for illegally overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone when captured by recorded images (school bus cameras or speed cameras)
  • Through June 30, 2023, the Department of Revenue shall refuse to renew vehicle registration for unpaid violations; removes the prior penalty of prohibiting title transfers within the state
  • On and after July 1, 2023, the Department of Revenue must notify vehicle owners within 10 business days of a referral that a civil monetary penalty is owed, and owners have 30 days from the notice date to pay all penalties and late fees
  • If penalties and late fees remain unpaid after the 30-day period beginning July 1, 2023, the vehicle's registration shall be suspended immediately by operation of law through the Department of Revenue
  • Registration suspension terminates upon proof of payment of all civil monetary penalties and fees (submitted electronically within 24 hours) and payment of a $60.00 restoration fee, of which county tax commissioners may retain $10.00 as a collection fee

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles and traffic; suspension for failure to pay a civil penalty for a violation of overtaking a school bus or speeding in a school zone; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/16/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Oversight3/16/2022
Motor Vehicles2/22/2022

Full Bill Text

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