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S4892Senate2011-2012 SessionSame asA4732

Provides that the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in a school traffic control zone are doubled

Sponsor Andrew J. LanzaSD-24+1 co-sponsorAffects Transportation
Status
In Assembly Committee
Transportation
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Primary sponsor
Andrew J. Lanza

Senator · Senate District 24

Chair, CitiesChair, Ethics

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Referred to transportation
  2. Delivered to assembly
  3. Passed senateVote 59–0
  4. Advanced to third reading
  5. Amended 4892a
  6. 2nd report cal.
  7. 1st report cal.175
  8. Referred to transportation
  9. Returned to senate
  10. Died in assembly
  11. Referred to transportation
  12. Delivered to assembly
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  1. Passed senateVote 62–0
  2. Ordered to third reading cal.1283
  3. Committee discharged and committed to rules
  4. Referred to transportation

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A4732Assembly

Provides that the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in a school traffic control zone are doubled

In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Matthew Titone

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S4892A

Title of bill

An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to doubling the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in school traffic control zones

Purpose

Provides that the fines for traffic infractions and traffic misdemeanors committed in a school traffic control zone are doubled.

Summary of specific provisions

Section one adds sections 1800-a and 1801-a to the vehicle and traffic law.

Section two is the effective date.

Justification

It is necessary that harsher punishments are implemented for individuals who violate the vehicle and traffic laws, especially in school traffic zones. Guaranteeing the safety of children should be taken with the utmost concern and importance. The majority of motor vehicles in school zones exceed the speed limit, endangering the welfare of children who are attending school. Taking an aggressive stance to enforce school zone vehicle and traffic laws will further minimize chil- dren's risk of getting injured by cars. By creating harsher penalties for people who violate traffic laws in designated school zones, it creates incentive to abide by the laws and hopefully reduce the amount of vehicle and traffic incidents.

Legislative history

2010: S.480 - Referred to Transportation/A.5965 - Referred to Transpor- tation. 2009: S.480 - Referred to Transportation/A.5965 - Referred to Transpor- tation. 2008: S.4922 - Referred to Transportation/A.8495 - Referred to Transpor- tation. 2007: S.4922 - Referred to Transportation/A.8495 - Referred to Transpor- tation.

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law. Provided that the commissioner of motor vehicles is immediately authorized and directed to promulgate, amend and/or repeal any rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this act on its effective date.

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