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ID H0690

ID H0690
Amends existing law to revise penalties for a failure to possess required motor vehicle insurance and to provide for the towing of a vehicle in certain circumstances.


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Introduced
03/04/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE; AMENDING SECTION 49-1229, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A FINE AND TO PROVIDE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING IN CERTAIN IN- STANCES; AMENDING SECTION 49-1803A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE TOW- ING OF VEHICLES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORREC- TIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Idaho law to increase the fine for a first-time failure to possess the required motor vehicle insurance from $75 to $200. The bill also provides that a vehicle belonging to an individual who has previously received two warnings from a peace officer for driving without insurance will be towed on the third such instance. Additionally, the bill allows a vehicle of an uninsured driver to be towed, regardless of which driver is at fault in an accident. The bill also makes technical corrections to the law regarding the removal and towing of vehicles under certain circumstances.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk (on 03/04/2024)

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