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The new law, which took effect immediately, won unanimous support in the Legislature.
Under the new rule, previously SB20, the state’s Insurance Department fraud investigators or law enforcement are responsible for locating and yanking down the plates from an uninsured driver’s vehicle.
Previously, drivers pulled over for a traffic offense or who were involved in an accident and did not have insurance, received a $1,500 fine. The new rule maintains the fine amount, but also gives a warning: purchase insurance in a certain amount of time or lose your license plates.
Those who lose their plates could get them back by presenting proof of insurance and paying fines.
6/23/05-The House unanimously approved a bill June 21 that would take the license plates off vehicles whose drivers do not have insurance.
The bill, which previously passed the Senate 20-0, has been forwarded to Gov. Ruth Ann Minner to be signed into law.
Sponsored by Sen. David Sokola, D-Newark, SB20 would take the license plates off vehicles whose drivers do not have insurance.
Insurance Department fraud investigators or law enforcement would be responsible for locating and yanking down the plates from an uninsured driver’s vehicle.
Drivers now pulled over for a traffic offense or who are involved in an accident and do not have insurance, receive a $1,500 fine. Sokola’s bill would maintain the fine amount, but also give a warning: purchase insurance in a certain amount of time or lose your license plates.
Those who lose their plates could get them back by presenting proof of insurance and paying fines.
For bill status, call (302) 739-4114. In Delaware, call 1-800-282-8545.