driver license revocation;
suspension; accidents
HB 2591 requires that a sentence imposed for failure to stop at the scene of an accident run consecutively to other sentences imposed and mandates increased time for driver license suspension for a person convicted for failing to stop.
HB 2591 was amended in the Judiciary Committee to clarify that the sentence imposed for leaving the scene runs consecutively to sentences imposed for other convictions on other charges related to the accident. The Judiciary amendment and a floor amendment that changes the license revocation time from seven years to five years were adopted in the Committee of the Whole.
A person who is involved in an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury who fails to stop at the scene is guilty of a Class 4 felony (2.5 years jail/up to $150,000 fine). If the person fails to stop and caused the accident, it is a Class 3 felony (3.5 years jail/up to $150,000 fine). A violation of this section of law also results in a one-year license suspension.
· Requires that a sentence imposed on a person convicted of failure to stop at an accident involving death or serious physical injury run consecutively to any sentence imposed for other convictions related to the accident.
· Requires the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to revoke the driver license or permit and nonresident operating privilege for seven years of a person convicted of failing to stop at an accident involving death or serious physical injury.
· Requires MVD to revoke the driver license or permit and nonresident operating privilege for three years of a person convicted of failing to stop at an accident that does not involve death or serious physical injury.
· Authorizes the court to order MVD to suspend the driver license or permit and nonresident operating privilege for one year of a person convicted of failing to stop at an accident involving damage to a vehicle.
· Makes technical and conforming changes.
HB 2591 was amended in the Judiciary
Committee as follows:
§ Clarifies that the sentence imposed for leaving the scene of an accident runs consecutively to sentences imposed for other convictions on other charges related to the accident.
The Judiciary amendment was adopted in the Committee of the Whole and the bill was further amended to change the license revocation time from seven years to five years.
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45th Legislature
Second Regular Session 2 April 4, 2002
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