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DE HB57

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

152nd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 4172 of Delaware Code to clarify that license plate surrender as an alternative penalty applies only to Delaware-registered vehicles
  • Court may order impoundment of a vehicle for up to 90 days for first violations and up to 1 year for subsequent speed exhibition violations
  • In lieu of impoundment, court may order surrender of registration plates to the Department for the same durations
  • Vehicle owners with legal or equitable interests may present arguments against impoundment or plate surrender
  • Persons convicted are prohibited from driving the vehicle during the surrender period without specific court approval, and cannot sell or transfer title except for salvage or repossession

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Speed Exhibitions, Drag Racing, And Other Speed Contests.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy & Transportation3/9/2023
Public Safety & Homeland Security1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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