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DE HB288

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new subsection (f) to Delaware Code § 4315 classifying violations of § 4303(c) as moving violations that become part of a driver's record.

  • § 4303(c) prohibits motor vehicles from using jake brakes (braking systems attached to or integral to the engine or exhaust system) while operating on highways in Delaware.

  • Violations of the jake brake prohibition now carry the additional penalty of being recorded as a moving violation on the violator's driving record.

  • Takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Penalties Associated With Brakes.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Highways & Transportation5/18/2016
Public Safety & Homeland Security3/16/2016

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