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DE HB356

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Hudson

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a special "Eyes on the road" registration plate in Delaware to promote awareness about the dangers of using electronic devices while driving.

  • Applies to private passenger vehicles, trucks with ½-ton or less capacity, and vans with 3.4-ton or less capacity; requires a minimum of 100 applications before plates can be issued.

  • Charges an initial fee of $35 per plate ($15 administrative fee plus $20 for public awareness) in addition to regular registration fees; replacement plates charged at cost set by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

  • Directs the $15 administrative fee to the Division of Motor Vehicles for promoting and administering the special plate program, and directs the remaining $20 to the Office of Highway Safety for public awareness campaigns about electronic device use while driving.

  • Plates use standard numbering and lettering assigned to the vehicle with no special characters authorized; the Division of Motor Vehicles determines the plate colors and design.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special License Or Registration Plates.

Last Action

Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

6/8/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security5/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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