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DE HB295
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Smyk
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AI Summary
- Allow courts to dismiss violations of §§ 4306, 4308, or 4313 (inoperative horn, missing rear-view mirror, improper window tint) if defendant proves repairs have been made before trial
- Allow courts to dismiss violations of §§ 4333, 4334, 4336, 4337, or 4351 (inoperable headlights, taillights, turn signal lights, and motorcycle lighting) if defendant proves repairs have been made before trial
- Maintain existing penalty structures for equipment violations, ranging from $10-$115 for initial offenses and $28.75-$500 for subsequent offenses depending on violation type
- Apply dismissal provision only to minor equipment violations; other equipment violations remain subject to standard penalties without dismissal option
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Equipment Violations.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee in House
1/30/2020
Committee Referrals
Public Safety & Homeland Security1/30/2020
Full Bill Text
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