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GA SB583
Bill
Status
3/14/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jason Esteves
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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