The House Roads and Transportation Committee heard HB 1087 authored by Rep. Soliday on the Bureau of Motor Vehicles omnibus bill. The bill was heard in committee last week and testimony from the BMV and Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council was taken, but held for amendment. Rep. Soliday presented a technical corrections amendment which was approved by the committee. The bi … [Read more...] about Bureau of Motor Vehicles omnibus bill
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H.E.A. 1017, P.L. 252-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Defines: (1) "commercial motor vehicle", "gross combination weight rating", "gross combination weight", and "gross vehicle weight rating" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles to comply with federal standards; and (2) "gross vehicle weight" for purposes of commercial motor vehicles. Provides for an exception relating to … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle matters
Various motor vehicle issues
H.E.A. 1305, P.L. 188-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Raises the penalty for reckless driving resulting in bodily injury from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Reduces the penalty for reckless driving resulting in property damage from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class C misdemeanor. Provides that simultaneous possession of an out-of-state driver's license or identification … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues
Supervision of probationary drivers
H.E.A. 1394, P.L. 150-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Amends existing supervised driving requirements to receive a learner's permit or an operator's license. Provides that an individual with a disability who satisfies certain requirements is eligible to receive an operator's license. Repeals a superseded provision concerning probationary operator's licenses. Provides that an … [Read more...] about Supervision of probationary drivers
Various motor vehicle issues
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard HB 1305 concerning various motor vehicle issues, sponsored by Sen. Young and presented by author Rep. McMillin. The bill was drafted to improve on the changes made by HEA 1279-2014. The Committee took an amendment by consent that would continue the work to move the penalty provisions into the same statute as the substantive … [Read more...] about Various motor vehicle issues