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GA HB348
GA HB348Motor vehicles; standards for signs warning of use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; provide
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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
03/21/2024
03/21/2024
Crossed Over
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to motor vehicles and traffic, so as to provide for the offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate; to provide for definitions; to provide for violations and penalties; to authorize civil forfeiture in certain instances; to provide for punishment for commission of such offense while committing a felony; to repeal provisions relating to obscuring a license plate in order to impede detection; to repeal and designate as reserved provisions relating to removing or affixing a license plate with the intent to conceal; to provide for suspension and revocation of a vehicle registration for certain offenses of operating a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate; to revise provisions on acceptable proof of motor vehicle insurance on a temporary basis; to provide for standards for signs warning of the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to revise a definition; to provide standards for warning signs; to revise provisions relative to application and issuance of speed detection device permits; to provide for investigations by the commissioner of public safety relating to unauthorized use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for penalties; to provide for times when a school zone speed limit may be enforced through the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device; to authorize a local governing body to apply for a permit to operate automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for admissible evidence for proof of a violation of speed limit through the use of speed detection devices; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations for issuing citations for the violation of speed limit through the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices; to provide for notice of procedures for contesting such citations; to limit additional fees relating to such citations; to amend Title 15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to courts, so as to authorize district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil monetary penalties relative to the enforcement of laws regarding speeding in a school zone using recorded images; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
Provides a definition of "conceal" related to license plates, and creates the offense of "operation of a motor vehicle with a fraudulent license plate" with penalties ranging from a $250 fine for a first conviction to potential vehicle forfeiture for a fourth or subsequent conviction. It also allows for the suspension or revocation of a vehicle registration for certain license plate-related offenses.
Repeals provisions related to obscuring or removing license plates with the intent to conceal or misrepresent.
Revises the display requirements for license plates, including allowing the Commissioner to authorize the display of plates on the front of certain vehicles.
Extends the timeframe for providing temporary proof of vehicle insurance from 30 to 45 days.
Modifies the definition of "school zone" and the requirements for operating automated traffic enforcement safety devices in school zones, including mandating warning signs with flashing yellow lights. It also provides for civil penalties for speeding in school zones enforced by such devices.
Authorizes district attorneys, solicitors-general, and prosecuting attorneys to enforce civil penalties related to speeding in school zones enforced by automated devices.
The bill takes effect upon approval by the Governor, though law enforcement agencies have 6 months to comply with new requirements for automated traffic enforcement safety device warning signs.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
J. Collins (R)*,
Bill Hitchens (R)*,
Eddie Lumsden (R)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
Trey Rhodes (R)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
John Albers (R),
Last Action
Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 03/21/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
Transportation
- ‐ Highway Construction, Maintenance, and Safety
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64242 | 02/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/228185 | 03/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225087 | 02/22/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/219056 | 03/23/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216830 | 03/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/216705 | 03/03/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/215970 | 02/28/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214267 | 02/10/2023 |
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