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This resolution creates a House Study Committee on Modernization of the Traffic Violations Bureau (TVB) to examine and potentially reform the current system for handling traffic violations. The committee will consist of 11 members, including representatives from various legal and law enforcement organizations such as the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee, Prosecuting Attorneys' Council, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and several police and judicial associations. The committee's primary purpose is to study the existing TVB system, which currently allows drivers to pay fines online or by mail without court appearance, and investigate potential issues such as lack of proper legal notifications, limited victim impact opportunities, and potential constitutional concerns. The committee is authorized to conduct meetings, receive modest expense reimbursements, and will be required to file a report with findings and potential legislative recommendations by December 1, 2025. The resolution highlights concerns that the current TVB system, established in 1966, may not adequately protect drivers' rights or provide sufficient judicial oversight of traffic violations.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71013