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MS SB2800

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Limits minor traffic violators to one traffic safety violator course per year for avoiding misdemeanor convictions under Mississippi law.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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