Bill > S2160

This bill proposes to amend Section 3 of Chapter 90C of the General Laws, which deals with civil motor vehicle infractions, by adding a new paragraph. The key provision is that a person's first civil motor vehicle infraction will not be counted as a conviction for a moving violation, nor will it be considered a surchargeable incident or offense under insurance laws, specifically referencing section 113B of chapter 175 and any merit rating or safe driver insurance plans. This means that a first-time minor traffic offense, such as a speeding ticket, would not negatively impact a driver's insurance rates or record in the same way subsequent offenses would. However, this protection would not apply to serious violations, including driving under the influence (DUI) or offenses that cause severe injury or death.