The bill aims to revise penalties related to driving without mandatory automobile insurance by increasing fines and implementing stricter measures for offenders. Specifically, it establishes new fines for first, second, and third offenses, with first offenses now incurring a minimum fine of $350, second offenses a minimum of $500, and third offenses a minimum of $750. Additionally, the bill mandates the surrender of an offender's driver's license if they caused an accident and have not compensated the victim, with the court required to determine if the victim has been made whole.

New provisions include the introduction of a restricted license for offenders who surrender their driver's license, allowing them to drive for employment or educational purposes under specific conditions. The bill also stipulates that offenders must pay a $20 administrative fee for the restricted license. Furthermore, it clarifies that a victim who accepts a settlement for less than the total damages is considered to have been made whole, and the determination of fault in accidents will rely on the investigating officer's report or a court's final decision.

Statutes affected:
HB0193_1.pdf: 61-6-304
HB0193_2.pdf: 61-6-304
Amended: 61-6-304
Introduced: 61-6-304