NC S729

Authorizes law enforcement to use electronic verification systems (automated cameras and sensors) to identify motor vehicles operating without required financial responsibility on public streets and highways.

Violations detected by electronic verification systems are noncriminal violations subject to a $300 civil penalty with no points assessed, and the registered vehicle owner is liable unless they provide a sworn affidavit within 30 days identifying the actual driver or reporting vehicle theft.

Establishes administrative and judicial review processes for challenging penalties, with appeals to district court available within 30 days of a final Division decision.

Requires the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety to implement the technology by January 1, 2012, with minimum standards including 80% detection capacity of uninsured vehicles within a 12-month cycle and five-second identification time.

Modifies G.S. 20-311 to standardize lapse-in-coverage penalties at $300, revoke both vehicle registration and driver's license indefinitely until fines are paid and financial responsibility is obtained, and allow drivers license restoration after all penalties are paid.