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 limits on designated sections 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 ensures that the fines from Antwans Law violations are exclusively allocated to the municipality, thereby providing a dedicated funding source for initiatives aimed at improving pedestrian safety and law enforcement in the area. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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Introduced: 39:4-98.12