The "Kinston Speed Limit Safety Act" (SB238) authorizes the Town of Kinston, Alabama, to implement automated photographic speeding enforcement as a civil violation. The bill allows the town to create a municipal ordinance that presumes vehicle owners liable for civil violations and fines, while also providing a process for contesting such liability. The Kinston Municipal Court will have jurisdiction over these civil violations, with appeals possible to the Coffee County Circuit Court. Key provisions include a civil fine not exceeding $100 for speeding violations (defined as exceeding the speed limit by more than 10 miles per hour), the requirement for public signage and awareness campaigns, and a notification process for vehicle owners that includes sending a notice by certified mail within 30 days of the violation.

Additionally, the bill outlines the procedures for appealing findings of liability and establishes that civil penalties must be paid within 30 days of notice. It introduces new regulations regarding the identity of vehicle owners, allowing for a late fee of up to $25 for untimely payments, while ensuring that nonpayment cannot lead to arrest or incarceration. The act clarifies that civil violations will not appear on criminal or driving records and mandates towns to maintain and report statistical data on the effectiveness of the enforcement systems. Key insertions include provisions for late fees, non-reporting of civil violations, and data collection requirements, while deletions remove any language that would criminalize nonpayment of civil fines. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.