Bill > H3043

This bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws, which pertains to motor vehicles, by adding a new section that addresses operating a vehicle with an expired driver's license. Specifically, it states that a person driving with an expired license will not be considered in violation of Section 10 of Chapter 90, which typically covers operating without a license. Instead, such individuals will be subject to a civil violation, meaning a fine rather than a criminal offense. The fine will be $50 if the license expired less than 90 days ago, and $100 if it expired 90 days or more ago. This change provides a grace period and a tiered penalty system for expired licenses, shifting the consequence from a potential criminal charge to a civil fine.