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CO HB1277

CO HB1277
Driver's License Suspension Leaving Accident Scene


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Introduced
03/17/2017
In Committee
05/09/2017
Crossed Over
05/03/2017
Passed
05/18/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Concerning the authority of the department of revenue to suspend the driver's license of a driver who leaves the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury.

AI Summary

This bill allows the Department of Revenue to suspend the driver's license of a person who was the driver of a vehicle directly involved in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury or death and failed to immediately stop at the scene or return to the scene, as required by law. The suspension can be up to one year, and the person may request a hearing to challenge the suspension. The bill also allows the hearing officer to issue a probationary license for certain purposes, such as employment, education, or health needs, if the person's driving is not deemed unsafe.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed (on 06/05/2017)

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