Bill Summary for S 49 (2011-2012)

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Mar 23 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 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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House committee substitute makes the following changes to 3rd edition.
Amends GS 20-141.1 to remove language added in the third edition that required signage in the school zone to include notice of the maximum penalty for exceeding the authorized speed limit. Also amends the penalty for speeding in a school zone to not less than $250 (restores language in original edition). Adds a new section to make conforming changes to GS 20-141(e1), which concerns speed limits and speeding on school property. Changes the effective date to August 25, 2011 (was, December 1, 2011).