California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2575 — Prima facie speed limits: rural roads.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law establishes prima facie speed limits, including 15 miles per hour and 25 miles per hour, for various circumstances relating to traversing a railway grade crossing, approaching or passing a school building, and passing a senior center, among others. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would establish a prima facie speed limit of 40 miles per hour when driving on a road designated by a local governing body as a rural road, other than a state highway, as specified. Because the bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law prohibits a peace officer or other person from using a speed trap in arresting, or participating in the arrest of, any person for any alleged violation of the Vehicle Code. Existing law prohibits the use of a speed trap in securing evidence as to the speed of any vehicle for the purpose of an arrest or prosecution under the Vehicle Code. Existing law defines a speed trap as, among other things, a particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by the Vehicle Code or by local ordinance if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey, as specified, and enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. Existing law exempts local streets, roads, or school zones from the application of these provisions. This bill would make the definition of speed trap inapplicable to a rural road, as described above. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Re-referred to Com. on TRANS.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on TRANS. Read second time and amended.

  4. Referred to Com. on TRANS.

  5. Read first time.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  7. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Baker · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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Sponsors (1)

  • Baker

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2575 do?
Existing law establishes prima facie speed limits, including 15 miles per hour and 25 miles per hour, for various circumstances relating to traversing a railway grade crossing, approaching or passing a school building, and passing a senior center, among others. A violation of the Vehicle Code is a crime. This bill would establish a prima facie speed limit of 40 miles per hour when driving on a road designated by a local governing body as a rural road, other than a state highway, as specified. Because the bill would create a new crime, it would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law prohibits a peace officer or other person from using a speed trap in arresting, or participating in the arrest of, any person for any alleged violation of the Vehicle Code. Existing law prohibits the use of a speed trap in securing evidence as to the speed of any vehicle for the purpose of an arrest or prosecution under the Vehicle Code. Existing law defines a speed trap as, among other things, a particular section of a highway with a prima facie speed limit that is provided by the Vehicle Code or by local ordinance if that prima facie speed limit is not justified by an engineering and traffic survey, as specified, and enforcement of the speed limit involves the use of radar or any other electronic device that measures the speed of moving objects. Existing law exempts local streets, roads, or school zones from the application of these provisions. This bill would make the definition of speed trap inapplicable to a rural road, as described above. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Who sponsors AB 2575?
AB 2575 is sponsored by Baker.
What is the current status of AB 2575?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 2575?
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