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 these fines. This provision applies to contracts initiated on or after the bill's effective date. Additionally, the bill states that any unpaid fines for violations detected by such systems will not be considered 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 applicability of these provisions is clearly defined: the restriction on third-party collection contracts applies to contracts entered into or renewed after the bill's effective date, while the exclusion of unpaid fines from setoff procedures applies to fines that remain unpaid on or after the effective date, regardless of when they were issued. This legislative change aims to streamline the enforcement and collection process for traffic violations detected by automated systems, ensuring that local authorities maintain direct control over the collection of fines.