Bill Text: DE SB307 | 2009-2010 | 145th General Assembly | Draft
Bill Title: An Act To Amend Title 21, Chapter 41 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Rules Of The Road.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-07-27 - Signed by Governor [SB307 Detail]
Download: Delaware-2009-SB307-Draft.html
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SPONSOR: |
Sen. DeLuca & Rep. Schwartzkopf |
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Rep. Atkins |
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DELAWARE STATE SENATE 145th GENERAL ASSEMBLY |
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SENATE BILL NO. 307 |
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AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 21, CHAPTER 41 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO RULES OF THE ROAD. |
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
THE STATE OF
Section 1.Amend Title 21, Chapter 41 of the Delaware Code by adding a new section §4176C to read as follows:
"§4176C.Operation of a motor vehicle during an emergency.
(a)No person shall operate a motor vehicle on a highway, express highway, roadway or private road as defined in §101 of this Title when a Level 3 Driving Ban or a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated during an emergency, unless the person is a first responder, essential personnel, or a waiver has been granted, pursuant 20 Del. C. §3116(b)(12).
(b)Whoever violates this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $115.For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, or both."
SYNOPSIS
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This Bill is a companion bill to Senate Bill 306 which creates a 3-tiered driving restriction system for future storms or other emergencies.A person who violates a Level 2 Driving Restriction or Level 3 Driving Ban pursuant to §3116(b)(12), Title 20 of the Delaware Code shall be guilty of Operation of a Motor Vehicle During an Emergency and will be fined no less than $25.00 nor more than $115.00.A person convicted of a subsequent offense shall be fined no less than $50.00 nor more and $200.00, or imprisoned for not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, or both. Author:Senator DeLuca |
