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MS SB2800
Bill
AI Summary
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Limits minor traffic violators to one traffic safety violator course per year for avoiding misdemeanor convictions under Mississippi law.
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Allows trial judges to suspend a minor's driver's license for up to 90 days instead of conviction if the minor completes a court-approved traffic safety violator course of at least four hours.
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Establishes eligibility requirements including a valid driver's license, no prior traffic convictions within one year, and completion of an affidavit confirming first conviction status.
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Requires courts to maintain a nonpublic record for ten years of minors who complete approved traffic safety courses, used solely to determine future eligibility as first-time offenders.
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Imposes a $10 fee per course election, with funds deposited to the State Treasury for Department of Public Safety administration of the eligibility tracking system; effective July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Minors; limit ticket forgiveness for driver education.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012