§ 18-4. Funds for traffic education programs in public and nonpublic schools.

Collection of five dollars ($5.00). Effective April 1, 2003, the clerk of circuit court shall collect an additional five dollars ($5.00) with each civil traffic penalty assessed in the county. The collection of such additional five dollars ($5.00) shall not be waived. The clerk shall keep a record of funds collected. Such funds shall be used to fund traffic driver education programs in public and nonpublic schools. The board of county commissioners shall administer the funds which shall be used for enhancement, and not replacement, of driver education program funds. The funds shall be used for direct educational expenses and shall not be used for administration. Each driver education program receiving funds pursuant to this section shall require that a minimum of thirty (30) percent of a student's time in the program be behind-the-wheel training.

(Ord. No. 02-21, § 1, 9-17-2002; Ord. No. 06-12, § 1, 5-16-2006; Ord. No. 06-31, § 1, 10-3-06)