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DE SB106
Bill
Status
6/19/2019
Primary Sponsor
Darius Brown
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AI Summary
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Allows courts to suspend fines (in whole or in part) for uninsured driving violations if the defendant provides evidence of securing insurance between the date of charge and sentencing.
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Maintains automatic minimum fines of $1,500-$2,000 for first offenses and $3,000-$4,000 for subsequent offenses within 3 years, with 6-month license suspension for both.
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Prohibits fine suspension for violations lasting 30 or more consecutive days unless the defendant proves the insurance company failed to send required notice to the named insured.
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Requires driving privileges to remain suspended until the convicted person provides proof of insurance to the Division of Motor Vehicles, regardless of other penalties.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Requirement Of Insurance For All Motor Vehicles.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 6 On Its Merits
6/27/2019