A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to set certain fines for speeding violations.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  G.S. 20‑141 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"(j4)	A person who operates a motor vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit shall be subject to the cost of court and the following fines:
(1)	Speed over the applicable limit, including a limit imposed by permit on a commercial vehicle, and over 55 mph but not over 80 mph:
a.	1‑5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $50 fine.
b.	6‑10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $100 fine.
c.	11‑15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $150 fine.(2)	Speed over the applicable limit, including a limit imposed by permit on a commercial vehicle, but 55 mph or under:
a.	1‑5 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $50 fine.
b.	6‑10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $100 fine.
c.	11‑15 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $150 fine.
d.	16‑20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit – $200 fine."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2007, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.