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AR SB715

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Percy Malone

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for motorists to carry a physical insurance card in their vehicle
  • Creates a rebuttable presumption that a vehicle is uninsured if the motorist fails to present proof of insurance at a traffic stop or if the Vehicle Insurance Database shows no current coverage
  • Allows motorists to overcome the presumption of being uninsured by presenting proof of insurance coverage, an insurance card, or a certificate of self-insurance at the time of arrest
  • Modifies enforcement procedures so that if a motorist cannot present proof of insurance and the Vehicle Insurance Database check fails, they receive a notice of noncompliance in addition to any traffic citation

Legislative Description

To Eliminate The Requirement For A Motorist To Carry An Insurance Card In His Or Her Motor Vehicle And To Create A Rebuttable Presumption That The Vehicle Insurance Database Information Is Correct.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/17/2011
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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