HB 407 Summary

• Establishes a new licensing system for vehicle transporters in Delaware, requiring a transporter license from the Division of Motor Vehicles to conduct transporting business.

• Applicants must meet requirements including Delaware residency for 90 days, valid driver license, minimum 18 years old with 1 year driving authority, criminal background check, liability insurance, and valid business license; license fee is $50.

• Creates two types of special plates: "in transit" (CT prefix) for construction equipment and "licensed transporter" (LT prefix) for approved transporters to move unregistered vehicles and mobile homes; transporter plates limited to 3 plates for those transporting fewer than 10 vehicles annually, 5 plates for those transporting 10 or more.

• Prohibits transporter plate use on registered vehicles, OHVs, or equipment ineligible for state registration; requires written transport agreements and record-keeping; restricts operators under 21 to in-state use only.

• Establishes grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation including material misstatements, criminal convictions, failure to maintain records, improper plate use, and violations of chapter requirements; includes hearing and appeal procedures.