Bill Summary for S 411 (2025-2026)

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Mar 24 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 411 (Public) Filed Monday, March 24, 2025
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THAT CERTAIN SCHOOL BUS CAMERA RECORDED IMAGES ARE PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE DEMONSTRATING A FAILURE TO STOP FOR A SCHOOL BUS AND EXTENDING THE MAXIMUM LENGTH FOR AUTOMATED SCHOOL BUS SAFETY CAMERA SERVICE CONTRACTS WITH PRIVATE VENDORS.
Intro. by Hise.

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Directs that recorded images from a school bus safety camera showing that a school bus was stopped and was displaying its mechanical stop signal or flashing red lights is prima facie evidence that (1) the school bus was stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers and (2) the school bus was equipped and marked in compliance with GS 20-217 (directing motor vehicles to stop for properly marked and identified school buses). Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025. Extends the maximum allowed contract term for the installation and operation of those cameras from three years to five years, with an option to extend one time for five years (was, three years) under GS 115C-242.1. Applies to contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after July 1, 2025.