1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1078

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Howard County Delegation
Entitled:
Howard County - Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems

Synopsis:

Authorizing law enforcement agencies of Howard County to mail a citation to the owner of a motor vehicle which is recorded by a traffic control signal monitoring system running a solid red light; establishing the content of a citation; authorizing the sending of a warning in lieu of a citation; authorizing the County to enact by local law or ordinance provisions for the imposition of civil penalties not to exceed $100; providing that persons receiving citations may elect to stand trial in the District Court; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/5
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 2/18 at 1:15 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
DISTRICT COURTS
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
EVIDENCE
HOWARD COUNTY
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INSURANCE; MOTOR VEHICLE INS
JURISDICTION
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
PENALTIES
RECORDS -see also- RCDNGS; LAND RCDS; VITAL RCDS; CRIM BKGD.
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
TRIALS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 4-401 , 7-301 , 7-302 , 7-302 , 10-311 )
Transportation
( 11-168 , 21-201 , 21-202 , 21-202.1 , 26-305 , 26-401 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)