HI HB231

Increases minimum fine for motor vehicle insurance violations from $100 to $200, and maximum fine from $5,000 to $5,500

Raises fine for first offense of driving without insurance from $500 to $600, and minimum fine for subsequent offenses within five years from $2,000 to $2,500

Maintains existing penalties including license suspension (3 months for first conviction, 1 year for subsequent offenses within 5 years), potential imprisonment up to 30 days for repeat offenders, and vehicle impoundment options

Allows courts to provide alternatives for those unable to pay fines, including extended payment time, reduced installments, fine revocation, or community service conversion

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)