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GA HB1126
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Clay Pirkle
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AI Summary
- Repeals all Georgia laws authorizing the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices (speed cameras) to enforce speeding violations in school zones, including Code Sections 40-14-1.1, 40-14-1.2, and 40-14-18
- Prohibits any local governing body or law enforcement agency from entering into or renewing contracts for automated school zone speed enforcement, effective immediately upon the Governor's approval
- Removes all references to automated traffic enforcement safety devices from existing statutes governing radar device testing, signage requirements, and vehicle visibility rules
- Eliminates the exclusion of civil monetary penalties from automated school zone cameras when calculating whether speeding fines exceed 35% of a law enforcement agency's budget
- Full repeal of the automated school zone enforcement program takes effect July 1, 2025, with the contract prohibition serving as an interim measure upon signing
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; enforcement of speeding in school zones through automated traffic enforcement safety devices; repeal all law
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported
2/20/2024
Committee Referrals
Motor Vehicles2/6/2024
Full Bill Text
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