NC H992

Authorizes the Department of Transportation to use electronic speed-measuring systems (automated traffic cameras) to detect speeding violations in highway work zones and school zones on state-maintained highways, with violations subject to a $250 civil penalty and an additional $125 penalty if unpaid within 30 days.

Establishes minimum standards for electronic speed-measuring systems requiring photographic evidence of the vehicle, registration number, date/time/location of violation, and recorded speed, with warning signs posted at least 1,000 feet before system placement.

Creates a Civil Penalties Litigation Fund within the Civil Penalty and Forfeiture Fund to receive 75% of collected penalties, allocated to local school administrative units per pupil for school technology purposes, with the remaining 25% funding drivers education programs.

Permits the Department of Transportation to designate up to 15 highway work zones and 15 school zones statewide for the pilot program, with systems not allowed in lead-in or lead-out portions where workers are not present.

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to report annually to legislative committees on program effectiveness, including violations detected, penalties collected, appeals filed, and impact on speeding and accidents, with the program set to expire October 1, 2028.