House of
Representatives
HB 2615
school crossings; traffic violation; assessment
Sponsors: Representative Nelson, Representative Biggs, Representative Konopnicki, Representative McClure et al
HB 2615 establishes a special assessment equal to the civil penalty (fine) for a school crossing violation if the violation occurs during school hours, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours.
History
Current statute states that a vehicle approaching the crosswalk shall not proceed at a speed of more than fifteen miles per hour between the portable signs placed on the highway indicating “school in session” and “stop when children are in crosswalk”. Current law also prescribes that when a school authority places and maintains the required portable “school in session” signs and “stop when children are in crosswalk” signs, all vehicles shall come to a complete stop at the school crossing when the crosswalk is occupied by a person. According to the city of Phoenix Police Department, if a person is found responsible for a civil traffic violation in a school crossing during school hours the person will be issued a citation that carries a fine of $127.00.
Provisions
· Establishes a special assessment equal to the civil penalty for a civil traffic violation committed in a school crossing, if the violation occurs during the time portable signs are in use.
· Stipulates that the civil penalty for a school crossing violation is doubled when “stop when children are in crosswalk” signs are present.
· Clarifies that surcharges will not be included in the doubled fine amount.
· Outlines the court’s responsibilities in fee collection and distribution.
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Forty-seventh Legislature Analyst Initials _______
Second Regular Session May 24, 2006
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