This bill introduces new restrictions on the collection of fines for excessive speed violations detected by automated or remote traffic enforcement systems. Specifically, it prohibits local authorities from entering into or renewing contracts with third parties for the collection of such fines. This restriction applies to contracts initiated on or after the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill states that any unpaid fines resulting from violations detected by these systems will not be classified as qualifying debt under existing law, meaning they are exempt from the setoff procedures that allow the Department of Revenue to offset public payments, such as tax refunds, against debts owed to public agencies.

The bill aims to limit the financial burden on individuals who have received fines for speed violations detected by automated systems, ensuring that these fines cannot be collected through third-party contracts and are not subject to setoff against public payments. This change is intended to provide greater protection for individuals facing unpaid fines, regardless of when the violations occurred, as long as the fines remain unpaid after the bill's effective date.