HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 042-03 TrafFineSchoolGrnds RESOLUTION NO. 42 - 03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ADOPTING INCREASED FINES AND PENALTIES FOR TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
COMMITTED IN PROXIMITY TO OCCUPIED SCHOOL GROUNDS
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1886 was enacted by the California State Legislature and signed by
the Governor during the 2001-2002 legislative term; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1886 enacts increased penalties, including but not limited to doubled
fine amounts, for specified traffic offenses committed in proximity to school grounds; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1886 adds Section 1463.21 to the Penal Code, to read: 1463.21 (a)
Notwithstanding Section 1463.001, out of moneys deposited with the county treasurer pursuant to Section
1463.001, the enhanced portion of the fine imposed pursuant to Section 42011 of the Vehicle Code shall
be deposited in a special account in the county treasury which shall be used exclusively to pay for the cost
of school pedestrian-bicyclist safety programs administered in accordance with Section 45452 of the
Education Code by a city or county that has adopted Section 42011 of the Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1886 adds Vehicle Code Section 42011 (a)(1) which requires, as a
condition of collecting increased penalties for traffic violations committed in proximity to school grounds,
the posting of a standard "SCHOOL" warning sign and an accompanying sign notifying motorists that
increased penalties apply for traffic violations that are committed within that school zone; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1886 requires that any city or county that adopts its increased penalty
section, Vehicle Code Section 42011, shall promptly notify the California Highway Patrol and the law
enforcement agency having the primary traffic investigative authority of that fact; and
WHEREAS, the public health and safety require that Vehicle Code Section 42011 be adopted in
this City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin,
California does resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
SECTION 1. Vehicle Code Section 42011 is hereby adopted by the City of Dublin as provided in
Vehicle Code Section 4201 l(c) (1); and
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall, by certified copy of the Resolution, notify the Sheriff and the
local office of the California Highway Patrol of the adoption of Vehicle Code Section 42011; and
SECTION 3. The Public Works Director shall post, or cause to have posted, additional signage in
school areas as time and resources permit as specified by Vehicle Code Section 42011 (a)(1); and
SECTION 4. The County Auditor-Controller is requested to create a special account in the
county treasury, which shall be used exclusively to pay for the cost of school pedestrian-bicyclist safety
programs administered in accordance with Section 45452 of the Education Code.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 4th day of March, 2003.
AYES: Councilmembers McCormick, Oravetz, Sbranti and Zika and Mayor Lockhart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor
ATTEST:
K2/G/3-4-03/reso-ab1886.doc (Item 8.4)