Bill > HB06690

This bill proposes to modify existing law regarding motor vehicle violations for short-term car rentals by establishing that the lessee (person renting the vehicle for less than 30 days) will be legally considered the owner of the vehicle and therefore responsible for any violations detected by automated traffic enforcement safety devices, such as red light or speed cameras. The legislation explicitly removes liability from rental car companies, ensuring they cannot be held responsible for traffic violations committed by their customers during the rental period. By shifting responsibility directly to the renter, the bill aims to protect short-term car rental businesses from administrative and financial burdens associated with traffic violations captured by automated enforcement systems. This change means that if a rental car is caught speeding or running a red light, the person who rented the vehicle at the time of the violation will be held accountable, not the rental company that owns the vehicle.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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