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HB 95 Traffic infractions; deferral of proceedings.

Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Deferral of proceedings for traffic infractions.  Provides that persons who have not (i) previously been convicted of any traffic offense, including any traffic infraction; (ii) previously been referred to a traffic school or driver improvement clinic in lieu of a conviction; or (iii) previously had proceedings against them for a traffic infraction dismissed pursuant to this section, may be placed on probation instead of being adjudicated guilty of a traffic infraction. Probation is conditioned on the person not being found guilty of another traffic offense that was committed within six months of the deferment. If this condition is fulfilled, the proceedings against the person shall be dismissed.


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