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ID S1143

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • First violation of driving without required motor vehicle insurance is punishable as an infraction with a fine of $75.00.

  • Second conviction within a five-year period is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment in county jail not exceeding six months, or both.

  • Any subsequent conviction (third or later) within a five-year period is elevated to a felony.

  • Violations of related sections 49-1232 and 49-1428 are included in the same penalty structure.

  • The department must notify persons convicted of insurance violations of the penalties that may be imposed for second and subsequent convictions.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide a felony penalty for a third or subsequent violation of driving without insurance within a period of 5 years.

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE

Last Action

Introduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing

3/6/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules3/6/2017

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