4/8/10-Gov. Mitch Daniels signed a bill modifying state law concerning commercial driver’s licenses to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. It takes effect July 1.
Previously SB74, the new law significantly increases fines for drivers found violating out-of-service orders. Instead of first offenders facing a $1,000 fine, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines.
Motor carriers also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face fines between $2,750 and $25,000. The fine has been $2,500.

3/11/10-The Senate signed off on House changes to a bill that would modify state law concerning commercial driver’s licenses to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. It now moves to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk.
SB74 would significantly increase fines for drivers found violating out-of-service orders. Instead of first offenders facing a $1,000 fine, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines.
Motor carriers would also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face fines between $2,750 and $25,000. Currently, the fine is $2,500.
For bill status, call 317-232-9400. In Indiana, call 800-382-9467.

2/5/10-A bill in the House Roads and Transportation Committee would make changes to state law concerning commercial driver’s licenses to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The Senate has already approved it.
Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Wyss, R-Fort Wayne, SB74 would significantly increase fines for drivers found violating out-of-service orders. Instead of first offenders facing a $1,000 fine, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines.
Motor carriers would also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face fines between $2,750 and $25,000. Currently, the fine is $2,500.
For bill status, call 317-232-9400. In Indiana, call 800-382-9467.

1/29/10-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make changes to state law concerning commercial driver’s licenses to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. It now moves to the House.
Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Wyss, R-Fort Wayne, SB74 would significantly increase fines for drivers found violating out-of-service orders. Instead of first offenders facing a $1,000 fine, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines.
Motor carriers would also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face fines between $2,750 and $25,000. Currently, the fine is $2,500.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the House.
For bill status, call 317-232-9400. In Indiana, call 800-382-9467.

1/8/10-A bill in the Senate Homeland Security and Transportation & Veterans Affairs Committee would make changes to state law concerning commercial driver’s licenses to comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Sponsored by Sen. Thomas Wyss, R-Fort Wayne, SB74 would significantly increase fines for drivers found violating out-of-service orders. Instead of first offenders facing a $1,000 fine, they would be responsible for paying $2,500 fines.
Motor carriers would also face greater punishment. Employers convicted of knowingly allowing, requiring, permitting or authorizing a driver in OOS status to get behind the wheel would face fines between $2,750 and $25,000. Currently, the fine is $2,500.
For Senate bill status, call 317-232-9400. In Indiana, call 800-382-9467.