Bill > AB983

This bill amends Section 14602.7 of the Vehicle Code to expand the circumstances under which a peace officer can impound a vehicle. Specifically, the bill adds driving at a speed greater than 100 miles per hour to the list of offenses that can result in vehicle impoundment. The bill allows a peace officer to establish reasonable cause for impoundment even if the speed violation was not directly observed by the officer, provided that evidence of the violation is recorded by a speed safety system (such as a traffic camera). This means that drivers caught significantly exceeding the speed limit through automated enforcement can now have their vehicles impounded. The bill maintains existing provisions about the impoundment process, including notification requirements, potential vehicle release conditions, and responsibilities of the vehicle's registered and legal owners. The goal appears to be deterring extremely dangerous driving behaviors by introducing more serious consequences for extreme speeding, while providing a mechanism for impoundment based on technological evidence of the violation.

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