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CA SB1123

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kevin de Leon

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Suspends driver's license for 30 days and imposes $100 civil penalty upon reapplication for disabled parking placard for violations of misuse or unlawful display of placards

  • Authorizes local jurisdictions with parking meters offering 10+ hours of parking to require disabled persons and veterans to pay meter fees, provided meters comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements

  • Requires certificate of disability signed under penalty of perjury for both initial issuance and renewal of distinguishing placards, with $100 civil penalty for failure to report lost or stolen placards within 10 days

  • Mandates Department of Motor Vehicles print maximum penalties on placards, including 30-day license suspension and civil penalties, to inform placard owners and users of consequences

  • Changes Department of Motor Vehicles authority from "may" to "shall" cancel or revoke placards under five specified circumstances including fraudulent obtaining, erroneous issuance, or owner's involvement in placard misuse offenses

Legislative Description

Vehicles: disabled persons or disabled veterans: parking

Last Action

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

4/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Housing3/1/2012
Rules2/17/2012

Full Bill Text

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