NC H145

Establishes a pilot program authorizing the Department of Transportation to use electronic speed-measuring systems (automated traffic cameras) to detect speed violations in highway work zones and school zones on state-maintained highways, limited to no more than 15 zones of each type statewide.

Imposes a $250 civil penalty for each speeding violation detected by these systems, with an additional $125 penalty if the vehicle owner fails to respond within 30 days; violations are non-criminal and do not result in driver's license points or insurance surcharges.

Creates the Civil Penalties Litigation Fund to receive 75% of collected penalties, distributed to local school districts on a per-pupil basis for technology purposes; remaining 25% goes to the State Public School Fund for driver education programs.

Allows the Department of Transportation to offset driver education funding transfers to the Department of Public Instruction by the amount collected under this act, using those funds to implement and administer the electronic speed-measuring systems program.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report annually to legislative committees on program effectiveness, including violations detected, appeals filed, penalties collected, accident impacts, and program costs, with the act expiring October 1, 2026.