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
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
Distracted driving
H.E.A. 1070, P.L. 100 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that, except in certain circumstances, a person may not hold or use a telecommunications device while operating a moving motor vehicle. Removes prohibitions on typing, transmitting, or reading a text message or an electronic mail message while operating a moving motor vehicle. Provides that the bureau of motor vehicles may not … [Read more...] about Distracted driving