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Bill Summary · SB 930

Summary of SB 930 (Session: 2025) — North Carolina

Title

Traffic Signal Preemption Software

Purpose and Intent

The bill provides funding to implement traffic signal preemption technology. The core aim is to allow real-time alteration of traffic signal phases to prioritize first responder vehicles (e.g., ambulances, fire, police), with the goals of reducing response times and enhancing intersection safety.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Authorization

    • Allocates $2,700,000 in nonrecurring funds from the Highway Fund.
    • This funding is designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

  • Eligible Use

    • The funds are explicitly intended for traffic signal preemption technology. This technology enables real-time changes to traffic signals to give priority to first responder vehicles during emergencies.

  • Effectiveness Date

    • The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.

Who/What Is Affected

  • State Agency
    • North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) would receive and deploy the funding for the specified technology.
  • Public Safety and Transportation
    • First responder response times and intersection safety outcomes could be impacted positively through the deployment of preemption software at traffic signals.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Effective Date
    • July 1, 2026, upon enactment.
  • Budget Cycle
    • Provides nonrecurring (one-time) funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year from the Highway Fund.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Operational Impact
    • Implementation of traffic signal preemption software could streamline emergency vehicle movements through intersections, potentially reducing emergency response times and collision risk at intersections.
  • Cost and Maintenance
    • Funds are one-time; ongoing maintenance, software licensing, hardware upgrades, and staff training would require future budgeting decisions beyond the 2026-2027 appropriation.
  • Equity and Coverage
    • The bill does not specify deployment scope (e.g., which cities, counties, or statewide reach) or prioritization criteria; future actions would likely determine implementation plan, rollout pace, and compatibility with existing traffic control systems.

Summary

SB 930 appropriates $2.7 million in nonrecurring funds from the Highway Fund to NCDOT for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support traffic signal preemption technology aimed at prioritizing first responder vehicles, with the goal of faster response times and improved intersection safety. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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