Bill Summary for S 271 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
May 4 2011
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TO CLARIFY LICENSE PLATE COVER REQUIREMENTS, TO MODIFY WINDOW TINTING RESTRICTIONS FOR MOTOR CARRIERS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 49 OF THE FEDERAL CODE, TO CLARIFY TEXTING FOR MOTOR CARRIERS SUBJECT TO TITLE 49 OF THE FEDERAL CODE, TO CREATE A VEHICLE SEIZURE PROCESS FOR VEHICLES USED IN FELONY SPEEDING TO ELUDE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER CASES, TO REQUIRE REDACTION OF CERTAIN VEHICLES CRASH REPORT INFORMATION, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES TO MANAGE OR OPERATE PERMANENT WEIGH STATIONS FOR THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL.Intro. by Brunstetter, Jenkins.
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Bill summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Amends GS 20-137.4A(a1) to add a provision stating that nothing in the subsection prohibits the use of hands-free technology. Amends GS 20-383 to clarify that those parties granted authority under the statute include inspectors, officers, and personnel of the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety (previously limited to the State Highway Patrol and designated agents and employees).
Deletes amendments to GS 20-28.3 and GS 20-141.5 which concerned seizure for felony speeding to elude arrest. Deletes amendments to GS 20-63(g) which concerned covering registration plates. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.