| SB 0592 | Increases enforcement provisions for motor vehicle financial responsibility |
| Sponsor: | Goode | |||
| LR Number: | S2246.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2246-01 | |
| Committee: | Transportation | |||
| Last Action: | 01/27/98 - Hearing Conducted S Transportation Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | January 1, 1999 | |||
SB 592 - This act makes the following changes to increase the enforcement of motor vehicle financial responsibility laws:
OFFICER REPORTS - The Department of Revenue (DOR) is required to verify the financial responsibility of any person reported to the DOR by a law officer. The law enforcement officer is given a choice between reporting to the DOR and writing a citation. Any guilty finding by the court must be reported to the DOR for suspension purposes.
POLICY TERMINATION - Insurers are required to notify the DOR of any policy termination which occurs prior to the end of the policy term. Some parts for the notice are set out, and the format must be acceptable to the Director of Revenue. The Director shall verify that terminated policies are replaced and shall suspend the licenses of vehicle owners failing to respond within 30 days.
MINIMUM TERM - Motor vehicle liability policies must be at least 6 months in length.
EFFECTIVE DATE - This act is effective January 1, 1999.
MICHAEL HOEFERKAMP