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NC H549
Bill
Status
4/3/2023
Primary Sponsor
Amber Baker
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities in North Carolina to employ civilian personnel as "Civilian Traffic Investigators" to investigate traffic crashes and issue citations for traffic infractions under Chapter 20 of the General Statutes.
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Civilian Traffic Investigators are prohibited from carrying weapons of any type.
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Civilian Traffic Investigators have no authority to arrest or issue criminal process, with their authority limited solely to issuing citations for traffic infractions related to crashes they investigate.
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Reports completed by Civilian Traffic Investigators must comply with G.S. 20-166.1 and are treated the same as reports completed by law enforcement officers for legal purposes.
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The act becomes effective upon passage into law.
Legislative Description
Civilian Traffic Investigators
Crimes; Education; Investigations; Local Government; Motor Vehicles; Municipalities; Personnel; Professional Education; Public;
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/4/2023