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House backs amended compromise on school‑zone speed cameras after extended debate
Summary
After extended debate over automated traffic enforcement in school zones, the House agreed to the Senate substitute as amended for House Bill 651, a compromise that restores speed‑indicator signs, defines school‑day hours and limits four‑lane camera placements to marked crosswalks; the motion passed 140–29.
The Georgia House voted 140–29 to approve the Senate substitute to House Bill 651 as amended by the House, concluding a prolonged floor debate about automated traffic enforcement devices used in school zones.
Chairman Powell explained that the bill reconciles differences with the Senate and seeks to curb what he described as misuse of school‑zone camera programs while preserving tools for local school safety. The Senate substitute had removed some features (including speed indicator signs) and broadened allowable hours, while…
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