The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 69 authored by Sen. Niemeyer related to school bus stop arm violation enforcement. The bill creates an inference for the trier of fact that the registered owner of a vehicle was driving the vehicle when it was involved in passing a school bus when the arm signal device was in the extended position unless the registered owner … [Read more...] about School bus stop arm violation enforcement
Traffic
Driving while suspended
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1199 authored by Rep. McNamara and Rep. Steuerwald regarding driving while suspended. This bill provides that the bureau of motor vehicles (bureau) shall stay a suspension of a person's driving privileges, and terminate that suspension, upon a showing of proof of future financial responsibility. The bill requires that the bureau … [Read more...] about Driving while suspended
Traffic enforcement in residential complexes
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard SB 8 on traffic enforcement in residential complexes authored by Sen. Buchanan. This bill re-enacts and extends (expired on December 31, 2020) the ability of a unit to enforce moving traffic ordinances on the property of a residential complex under certain circumstances. It also extends the requirement that the office of judicial administration … [Read more...] about Traffic enforcement in residential complexes
Transport of passengers during probationary period
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 134, authored by Sen. Freeman and Sen. Sandlin, regarding transport of passengers during probationary period license status. The bill increases the penalty for operating a motor vehicle containing passengers during the initial 180-day probationary period after issuance of a driver's license and permits license suspension … [Read more...] about Transport of passengers during probationary period
Specialized driving privileges
S.E.A. 39, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that in certain circumstances a court may stay the suspension of a person's driving privileges and grant specialized driving privileges for a period of time as determined by the court. Provides that the court may set periodic hearings to review the grant of specialized driving privileges. Provides that, if a probable cause … [Read more...] about Specialized driving privileges