HB 5802 Summary

• Changes first and second violations of driving with suspended license from criminal misdemeanor charges to civil infractions, with fines capped at $150 for first offense and $250 for second offense (previously up to $500-$1,000 in criminal penalties).

• Makes third or subsequent violations a criminal misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days imprisonment or $500 fine, with mandatory license cancellation if vehicle used in crime, failure to appear, or failure to pay fines.

• Adds new subsection allowing law enforcement to impound vehicles of individuals violating suspended license provisions.

• Establishes $100-$150 civil fine caps for various vehicle code violations (sections 215, 226a, 234, 243, 244, 255, 311, 801e, 802, and others) when determined as civil infractions.

• Takes effect only if companion bills HB 5685, 5686, 5688, 5691, 5698, and 5699 are all enacted into law.