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SB 79 IN

School bus stop arm violation enforcement.

IN · session 2023 · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Latest action (Jan 9, 2023) First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law

Summary

Provides that the registered owner of a vehicle commits an infraction if the registered owner's vehicle does not stop on a roadway or a private road when the arm signal device is in the device's extended position. Provides a defense for a registered owner who was not driving the vehicle at the time of the violation. Requires a registered owner who uses a defense to provide any documentation, and to fully cooperate with law enforcement regarding the person who may be responsible for the violation. Specifies that: (1) the bureau of motor vehicles may not assess points for a violation; and (2) an adjudication for a violation does not create a presumption of liability in a civil action.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (2)
  1. Jan 9, 2023 Authored by Senator Niemeyer · upper
  2. Jan 9, 2023 First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law · upper
Subjects
CRIMES AND OFFENSES generallyMOTOR VEHICLES generallyMOTOR VEHICLES, Traffic Violations and PenaltiesSCHOOLS, BusesSCHOOLS, Transportation

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 4, 2023 · PDF

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