This bill amends Antwans Law, which was established in memory of Antwan Timbers, Jr., to enhance pedestrian safety in Burlington City by reallocating fines from speed limit violations. Specifically, it stipulates that fines for exceeding the speed limit in designated areas of Route 130 will be tripled compared to standard violations. The key change introduced by this bill is that all fines collected for these violations will now be directed into the municipal treasury of the municipality where the offense occurred, specifically earmarked for pedestrian safety and law enforcement purposes.

The bill also modifies the existing legal framework regarding the distribution of fines under N.J.S.A.39:5-41. Under current law, fines are typically split between the municipality and the county for general use and road maintenance. However, this bill specifies that fines related to Antwans Law will no longer follow this distribution; instead, they will be fully allocated to the municipality to support initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian safety and law enforcement efforts. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 39:4-98.12