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GA SB583

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Esteves

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits parking, standing, stopping, or operating any non-transit vehicle in designated MARTA transit vehicle lanes in the City of Atlanta, with exceptions for emergencies or actions authorized by traffic-control devices or law

  • Authorizes the use of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices (cameras) to capture recorded images of violations and issue civil monetary penalties to vehicle owners: $50 for a first offense, $100 for a second, and $150 for a third or subsequent violation, with a maximum $25 processing fee and $5 late fee

  • First-time offenders who were driving their own vehicle may complete an online transit lane safety course (10 minutes max) in lieu of the $50 fine; third-time offenders must also complete an approved defensive driving course

  • Failure to pay civil penalties or complete required courses after multiple notices (initial citation, second notice at 60 days, and final notice) triggers a referral to the Department of Revenue, which will refuse to renew the vehicle's registration until the matter is resolved

  • Requires warning signs between 200 and 500 feet before any transit lane entrance equipped with monitoring devices, mandates a six-month warning-only grace period for each new transit lane, and directs all collected revenues to fund public safety initiatives or transit lane maintenance

Legislative Description

City of Atlanta; operation of automated transit vehicle lane monitoring devices for the enforcement of traffic; provide

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

State and Local Governmental Operations3/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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