Substitute House Bill No. 5413 aims to enhance municipal authority in regulating the illegal use of certain vehicles, specifically snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), dirt bikes, and mini-motorcycles, as well as addressing street takeovers. The bill allows municipalities to impose fines for violations of local ordinances, with penalties escalating from $1,000 for a first offense to $2,000 for subsequent offenses. It also permits the seizure and potential destruction of vehicles used in violation of these ordinances, requiring owners to collect their vehicles within thirty days of receiving notice to avoid forfeiture. Additionally, the bill introduces a permanent revocation of a person's operator's license for a third violation related to street takeovers, while also modifying existing penalties for various motor vehicle violations.

The bill includes significant changes to the processing of violations, mandating that violations related to ATVs and street takeovers be processed through the Centralized Infractions Bureau unless a compliant municipal ordinance is in place. It also establishes specific suspension periods for youthful offenders and those without a motor vehicle operator's license who commit repeated violations. Notably, the House Amendment “A” removed a provision for a grant program to assist municipalities in enforcing these laws. The effective date for most provisions is set for October 1, 2024, with the aim of reducing illegal street racing and improving public safety on roadways.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 14-390, 14-390m
JUD Joint Favorable Substitute: 14-390, 14-390m
File No. 453: 14-390, 14-390m
File No. 569: 14-390, 14-390m