NC S178

Authorizes the City of Greensboro to establish a pilot program by December 1, 2024, using electronic speed-measuring systems (automated traffic cameras) to detect speed limit violations in school zones.

Violations detected by the systems are noncriminal civil violations with a $250 penalty and no points assessed to the vehicle owner or driver; owners have 30 days to respond or pay or face an additional $125 penalty.

Violation notices must be mailed to registered vehicle owners and include a photo, registration number, violation date/time/location, recorded speed, and process for payment or contesting the violation.

Registered owners can submit a sworn affidavit within 30 days identifying the actual driver or claiming the vehicle was stolen without permission to shift liability to the driver or avoid the penalty.

The pilot program expires after three years or upon submission of a required report to the legislature, and the City of Greensboro must pay a one-time $1,000 fee to the Division of Motor Vehicles prior to implementation.