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DE SB132

Bill

Status

Passed

8/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Replaces license suspension with nonrenewal and refusal to issue duplicate licenses for Delaware residents who fail to pay voluntary assessment fines or comply with minor traffic offense proceedings.

  • Requires drivers to either pay the voluntary assessment within 30 days of arrest, request a hearing, appear at trial, or comply with deferred payment orders.

  • Maintains suspension authority for nonresidents of Delaware, with notification sent to their home state's motor vehicle administrator.

  • Reserves license suspension for serious traffic offenses affecting public safety such as reckless driving, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of accidents.

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment into law.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Procedures For The Suspension, Nonrenewal, Or Nonduplication Of Driver's Licenses Or Driving Privileges For The Failure To Resolve Motor Vehicle Charges.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/25/2015
Judiciary6/11/2015

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