Bill Summary for S 16 (2013-2014)

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Jan 30 2013

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View NCGA Bill Details2013-2014 Session
Senate Bill 16 (Public) Filed Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES SHALL REVOKE A PERSON'S DRIVERS LICENSE FOR PASSING A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS IN VIOLATION OF G.S. 20-217.
Intro. by Bingham.

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Adds new subsection (g1) to GS 20-217, requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to revoke a person's drivers license for six months if the person is convicted of a misdemeanor under GS 20-217 (requiring vehicles to stop for school buses in certain instances). Requires revocation for two years if the person is convicted of a Class I felony, and revocation for three years if the person is convicted of a Class H felony. Following a first felony conviction, permits the licensee to apply for a limited driving privilege after 12 months of revocation. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2013.