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DE SB132
Bill
Status
8/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Margaret Henry
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Maintains suspension authority for nonresidents of Delaware, with notification sent to their home state's motor vehicle administrator.
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Reserves license suspension for serious traffic offenses affecting public safety such as reckless driving, driving under the influence, and leaving the scene of accidents.
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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