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 establishes procedures for this enforcement, including a presumption of liability for vehicle owners and a process to contest 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, a requirement for public notice of the enforcement system, and a mandate to mail a notice of violation to the vehicle owner within 30 days of the infraction. The act also prohibits tampering with enforcement devices, except by authorized personnel, and outlines definitions for terms related to the enforcement process.

Additionally, the bill specifies that if the identity of a vehicle's owner cannot be reliably established, no notice of violation may be issued, although issues related to the vehicle's identity will affect the weight of evidence. It allows for a late fee of up to $25 for untimely paid civil fines, while ensuring that individuals cannot be arrested for nonpayment. The act clarifies that adjudications under this act will not appear on criminal or driving records and cannot influence insurance premiums unless an accident occurred. The town is required to maintain and report statistical data on the effectiveness of the enforcement systems, and no civil penalty can be imposed if the vehicle operator was simultaneously arrested for a related criminal violation. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.