Georgia Now update
Georgia changed school-zone speed-camera rules, with voter approval beginning in 2027
Signed HB 651 limits automated citations to school days during instructional classes and one hour before and after, and to speeds more than 10 mph over the applicable limit. It retains $75 first and $125 subsequent penalties, caps electronic processing at $10, prohibits late fees, strengthens contest notices, and restricts revenue to public-safety uses. Beginning July 1, 2027, qualifying new or renewed camera contracts require local referendum approval for six years.
- Topic
- Transportation safety and local government
- Place
- Statewide
- Reviewed
- August 9, 2026
Reviewed August 9, 2026; check again by July 1, 2027. Check the linked source for later developments.
Why it matters
Georgia now has a two-stage transition: major operating and consumer protections are already in effect, while new warning-sign and referendum provisions begin in 2027. Every participating jurisdiction should publish its vendor, contract expiration, fees, citation hours, revenue, appeals process, permitted uses of funds, and whether its next contract action will require a vote.
What to watch next
Check the linked source for later developments.
Responsible source
Office of the Governor
Signed legislation — HB 651. Confirm current dates, eligibility, and instructions with the responsible source.
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