HB17-1162
Outstanding Judgments And Driver's Licenses
Concerning action that can be taken against an individual based on the individual's failure to pay for a traffic violation, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2017 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Under current law, driving under restraint is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and up to a $500 fine. The bill decreases the penalty to a class A traffic infraction if the basis of the restraint is an outstanding judgment.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)