Plain English Breakdown
The official source confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not list a specific effective date or final governor signature status beyond 'Passed Legislature'.
HB879: School Bus Camera Violations and Penalties
This bill changes the rules for fines given to drivers who break traffic laws near school buses, as recorded by cameras on those buses.
What This Bill Does
- Revises civil monetary penalties for violations captured by a school bus camera.
- Authorizes officials to alter or suspend these penalties under certain conditions.
- Provides a way to obtain motor vehicle owner information from the Department of Revenue.
- Requires mailings sent to owners to include a clear statement about their right to contest the penalty in court.
- Sets rules for how money collected from these fines will be allocated.
Who It Names or Affects
- Drivers who violate traffic laws near school buses as recorded by cameras
- Owners of motor vehicles involved in such violations
- The Department of Revenue regarding vehicle owner information
Terms To Know
- Civil monetary penalty
- A fine paid to the government for breaking a rule, not involving jail time.
- Department of Revenue
- The state agency that manages vehicle registration records and collects taxes in Georgia.
Limits and Unknowns
- The specific dollar amounts for the new penalties are not listed in this summary.
- The exact conditions under which a penalty can be altered or suspended are not detailed here.
- The effective date of these changes is not provided in the source text.