FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
STATE ROAD FUND
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Neither Program nor Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The legislation would eliminate the requirement that the DOH install signs denoting the type of enforcement equipment used by police. The cost per year is estimated at $180,000.
The legal cost should a driver legally challenge the method used to determine speed is unknown.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2009
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2010
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
-180,000 |
-180,000 |
-180,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Fabrication & Installation Per Sign: $100
Signs Replaced in 2008 1800
Total Cost Savings Per Year $180,000
Memorandum
The purppose of this bill is to remove the small signs that say "RADAR ENFORCED" which are located below the speed limit signs. The DOH met with the State Police and they indicated that the signage was not needed and could create a problem as enforcement officers use other methods to clock mph if challenged in court.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Kathy Holtsclaw
Email Address: Kathy.J.Holtsclaw@wv.gov