Bill Summary for S 49 (2011-2012)

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Bill: INCREASE FINE FOR SPEEDING/SCHOOL ZONES.

Summary date: 

Mar 1 2011
S.L. 2011-64

Bill Information:

View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 49 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 8, 2011
TO INCREASE THE FINE FOR SPEEDING IN A SCHOOL ZONE FROM TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS TO TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS.
Intro. by Allran.

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Senate amendment makes the following changes to 2nd edition.
Amends GS 20.141.1 to add that the required information on signs identifying an area as a school zone must include the maximum penalty for exceeding the authorized speed limit. Provides that the penalty for exceeding the posted speed limit in a school zone is not less than $100 and not more than $250 (was, penalty is $250). Amends the title to reflect the changes to the bill content.