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NC H982

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Cervania

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes a pilot program allowing the NC Department of Transportation to use automated speed cameras in up to 25 highway work zones at a time to detect speeding violations
  • Imposes a $250 civil penalty for work zone speeding detected by the cameras, with an additional $125 penalty for failure to respond within 30 days; violations do not result in license points or insurance points
  • Requires warning signs within 1,000 feet of camera locations and prohibits local governments from operating the systems
  • Distributes collected penalties with 75% going to a new Civil Penalty Litigation Fund for school technology (addressing a 2008 court judgment) and 25% to the State Public School Fund
  • Takes effect October 1, 2025, and expires October 1, 2030, with required annual reports to legislative oversight committees beginning May 1, 2026

Legislative Description

NC Highway Safety Act of 2025

Funds & Accounts

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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