The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1152 on traffic amnesty program authored by Rep. Shackleford. The bill permits an eligible individual to petition a circuit or superior court, in the same case number for the violation, for a reduction in the amount owed for unpaid traffic infraction judgments, costs, and fees and reinstatement fees for Title 9 offenses that … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program
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Specialized driving privileges
The Senate Homeland Security and Transportation Committee heard SB 98 on specialized driving privileges authored by Sen. Young. The bill requires a person’s specialized driving privileges to be terminated at the time the suspension expires because the underlying conviction, judgment, or finding is reversed, vacated, or dismissed; or the person is acquitted, found not liable, or f … [Read more...] about Specialized driving privileges
Driver safety program
S.E.A. 457, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2017 Requires that an individual less than 21 years of age must complete a driver safety program approved by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles if the individual has at least twice been the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an incident for which points may be assessed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Provides that the duration of certain … [Read more...] about Driver safety program
Ignition interlock devices
H.E.A. 1130, P.L. 71 Effective: July 1, 2016 Requires the criminal justice institute (institute) to establish standards for: (1) service centers; (2) inspections; and (3) ignition interlock device technicians. Specifies that certain fees relating to ignition interlock devices shall be paid by the service center, provider, or vendor, deposited in an account administered by the … [Read more...] about Ignition interlock devices
Driving privileges suspensions
S.E.A. 248, P.L. 41 Effective: July 1, 2016 Provides that when judgment has been imposed for committing two worksite speed limit violations within one year, an additional penalty of the suspension of the person's driving privileges for 60 days may be imposed by the court imposing the sentence for the second violation. Provides that specialized driving privileges may be granted to … [Read more...] about Driving privileges suspensions