NC S219

Authorizes the City of Greensboro to establish a pilot program using electronic speed-measuring systems (automated cameras) to detect speeding violations in school zones.

Violations detected by cameras are noncriminal civil penalties of $250, with no points assigned to the driver's license; an additional $125 penalty applies if the owner fails to respond within 30 days.

Vehicle owners receive notice by first-class mail and can dispute violations by providing a sworn affidavit naming the actual driver or reporting the vehicle as stolen within 48 hours of the violation.

Warning signs must be posted no more than 1,000 feet from each camera location, and photographic evidence is provided to law enforcement for potential criminal proceedings.

The pilot program expires upon submission of results to the legislature within three years of implementation, or three years after the effective date, whichever is earlier; applies only to Greensboro.