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OK HB2331

Bill

Status

Passed

5/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

David Derby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies motor vehicle compulsory liability insurance verification system by removing deadlines for pilot projects and web-based portal implementation, allowing the online verification system to operate indefinitely once established

  • Requires law enforcement officers to access the online verification system during traffic stops to establish insurance compliance and issue citations if noncompliance is confirmed, prohibiting insurance verification as a primary reason to stop vehicles

  • Authorizes seizure and towing of uninsured vehicles when law enforcement has probable cause that a vehicle is not insured as required by the Compulsory Insurance Law, but prohibits towing if a valid security verification form is produced and compliance is confirmed

  • Modifies vehicle impoundment notice procedures by requiring Department of Public Safety to notify owners and lienholders within three days of receiving impound information, instead of five days, and clarifies terminology from "removal" to "impoundment"

  • Effective November 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; modifying rules of the online verification system for motor vehicle liability policies; modifying notice requirements to address impounded motor vehicles. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 06/09/2010

5/28/2010

Committee Referrals

Appropriations Public Safety and Judiciary Sub3/22/2010
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2010

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