Bill > SB1279

This bill authorizes the City of Long Beach to implement a pilot program for speed enforcement using up to five speed safety systems, which are radar or laser devices that detect speed violations and capture license plate images, specifically on Pacific Coast Highway, until January 1, 2032. The program requires the city to follow its existing Speed Safety System Use Policy and approve an addendum to its Speed Safety System Impact Report, with both documents made publicly available. Violations detected by these systems will result in civil penalties, not criminal charges or points on a driver's license, and the bill outlines a process for issuing notices of violation, initial reviews, administrative hearings, and appeals, including a $25 filing fee for appeals to the superior court. The bill also includes provisions for indigent individuals, requiring the city to offer diversion programs, payment plans, and reduced penalties for those who qualify, and mandates a comprehensive evaluation of the program's impact on safety and finances to be submitted to the Legislature.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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