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.
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 caused the accident and fails to stop, 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 five 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.
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Makes technical and conforming changes.
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45th Legislature
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Second Regular Session 2 June 5, 2002
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