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IN SB0110
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Dennis Kruse
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement officers may immediately impound a motor vehicle during a lawful traffic stop if the owner, lessee, or operator fails to provide proof of financial responsibility upon request.
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Vehicle owners or lessees must present proof of financial responsibility (insurance policy, bond, or deposit with state treasurer) to the bureau of motor vehicles to obtain a release from impoundment order.
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Release from impoundment orders expire five business days after issuance; owners or lessees must present the order to the impound lot and pay a $200 uninsured motorist civil penalty plus $15 daily storage fees within that timeframe to recover the vehicle.
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The $200 civil penalty is deposited into the financial responsibility compliance verification fund to cover the bureau's expenses in verifying financial responsibility compliance.
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These civil penalties and fees are in addition to any other penalties for violations of motor vehicle financial responsibility requirements.
Legislative Description
Impoundment of uninsured driver's vehicle. Authorizes law enforcement to impound a motor vehicle of a person who operates or permits the operation of a motor vehicle on a public highway without proof of financial responsibility. Requires the owner or lessee of the motor vehicle (or the owner's or lessee's authorized agent) to pay civil penalties and fees and show proof of financial responsibility to recover possession of the motor vehicle.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions
1/4/2017