NC S271

Authorizes the City of Durham to establish a pilot program by December 1, 2019 using electronic speed-measuring systems (automated traffic cameras) to detect speed limit violations in school zones.

Violations detected by these systems are noncriminal violations subject to a $250 civil penalty with no points assigned to the driver's license; vehicle owners have 30 days to pay or contest the violation or face an additional $125 penalty.

Vehicle owners can shift liability to the actual driver by providing a sworn affidavit identifying the person who controlled the vehicle at the time of the violation, within 30 days of notification.

The City of Durham must post conspicuous warning signs within 1,000 feet of each speed-measuring device and establish an administrative hearing process for violation challenges, with appeals available to district court.

The pilot program expires three years after implementation or upon submission of a required report to the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee, whichever is earlier; the program applies only to the City of Durham.