S.E.A. 2, P.L. 144 Effective: July 1, 2019; §16 effective May 1, 2019 Requires a school bus to be equipped with black reflective tape mounted on certain areas of the school bus. Provides that if a school bus is in operation and transporting passengers, the driver of the school bus shall have the daytime running lights illuminated at all times. Provides, in the case of an … [Read more...] about School bus safety
Traffic
Traffic crimes
S.E.A. 186, P.L. 184 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that an operator of a motor vehicle who: (1) operates a motor vehicle after the operator's driving privileges have been suspended or revoked; and (2) causes an accident that results in injury or death to another person; commits a separate offense for each person injured or killed as a result of an accident caused by the … [Read more...] about Traffic crimes
Traffic amnesty program
H.E.A. 1141, P.L. 202 Effective: July 1, 2019 Establishes a temporary traffic amnesty program to permit certain persons owing unpaid traffic fines, or who may be required to pay a fee for reinstatement of driving privileges, to obtain a reduction in the amount owed or amount payable. Specifies that a person seeking a reduction in fees owed is not required to pay a court filing fee. … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program
Electric bicycles
H.E.A. 1236, P.L. 206 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines the term "electric bicycle" as a bicycle equipped with: (1) operable pedals; and (2) an electric motor with a power output not greater than 750 watts. Provides that an electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle. Provides that the operator of an electric bicycle is: (1) subject to all of the duties; and (2) entitled to all of the … [Read more...] about Electric bicycles
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
H.B. 1506, P.L. 178 Effective: July 1, 2019 Provides that if one or more of the following taxes have not been paid for one or more preceding years, the bureau of motor vehicles may collect only the tax for the year immediately preceding the current registration year, the current registration year, and the year immediately following the current registration year: (1) The county … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles