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2008 SESSION

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HB 161 Traffic crimes; mandatory minimum fines.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Increased fines for traffic offenses.  Imposes mandatory minimum fine of $2,250 for DUI offenses and mandatory minimum fines of $2,500 to $3,000 for vehicle-related felonies.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Liquidated damage fees paid by abusive drivers.  Repeals civil remedial fees and replaces with liquidated damage fees to be paid by all abusive drivers on Virginia highways rather than solely Virginia residents. The bill specifically enumerates those offenses for which the fees shall be paid. The bill also requires the payment of liquidated damage fees on the basis of the accumulation of driver demerit points. The bill provides that a court may suspend the payment of such fees when a person is convicted of driving on a suspended license and the suspension was a result of a failure to pay a fine, DMV fee, or liquidated damage fee.