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2004 SESSION

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HB 253 Speeding; prepayable fines.

Introduced by: Michele B. McQuigg | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Local, prepayable traffic offenses. Provides that the fine for speeding in certain residential districts that have signs displaying the speed limit is $200 and can be suspended only if the court orders 20 hours of community service. Under current law the fine can be up to $200 and there is no reference to community service. The bill also provides that the prepayable fine is $200 plus an amount per mile-per-hour.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Local, prepayable traffic offenses. Establishes unequivocally the prepayable fine for a local speeding offense at $200, subject to suspension only if the defendant performs some community service.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Local, prepayable traffic offenses. Establishes unequivocally the prepayable fine for a local speeding offense at $200, notwithstanding any rule of court.