The bill establishes a new penalty for drivers who violate signs and markers indicating closures for light and high-profile vehicles. Specifically, it introduces a misdemeanor charge for such violations, with a fine of $2,500 and the possibility of up to 30 days of imprisonment. The bill mandates that the driver at the time of the violation is responsible for paying the fine. Additionally, a conviction under this provision will be classified as reckless driving under federal regulations, which may have further implications for the driver's record.

Furthermore, the bill outlines that a violation of the closure can lead to disqualification from driving a commercial vehicle and may result in mandatory revocation or suspension of the driver's license or nonresident operating privilege. The bill specifies the conditions under which these penalties apply, including the duration of license suspensions based on the number of prior convictions. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24-1-109, 31-7-102, 31-7-127, 31-7-128