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
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Motor vehicle accidents
H.E.A. 1048, P.L. 63 Effective: July 1, 2016 Makes it a Class C infraction if a motor vehicle involved in an accident comes to a stop in the traveled portion of a highway, and the operator fails (with certain exceptions) to move the motor vehicle off the traveled portion of the highway in a manner that does not obstruct traffic more than is necessary. Provides that, with certain … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle accidents
Bureau of motor vehicles omnibus bill
H.E.A. 1087, P.L. 198 Effective: §§1-17, 21-31, 33-38, 40-127, 129-158, 160-219, 221-258, 260-370, 378-650, 652-669, 671-691 effective July 1, 2016; §§18-20, 128, 159, 220, 259, 371-377, 651, 670 effective March 24, 2016; §§32, 39 effective January 1, 2017 Relocates and modifies the following after expiration or repeal: IC 9-14 (Bureau of Motor Vehicles). IC 9-15 (Bureau of Motor Veh … [Read more...] about Bureau of motor vehicles omnibus bill
DOC commitments and motorboat OWI
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard SB 142 on DOC commitments and motorboat OWI sponsored by Rep. Steuerwald. The bill provides that an individual convicted of a Level 6 felony may be committed to the Department of Correction (DOC) if the person received an enhanced sentence for being a habitual vehicular substance offender. An amendment providing that an individual … [Read more...] about DOC commitments and motorboat OWI
Motor vehicle accidents
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard, for amendment and vote only, HB 1048 authored by Rep. Soliday on motor vehicle accidents. The bill creates a Class C infraction for failing to move a crashed vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway as soon as safely possible to avoid obstructing traffic; and creates a Level 6 felony for knowingly or intentionally … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle accidents