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Bill would let drivers delay paying some motor-vehicle fines up to 180 days; sponsor says it avoids court backlog
Summary
Representative Dan Vayu told the Senate Transportation Committee that House Bill 3 21 would allow some drivers to delay paying certain motor-vehicle fines for up to 90 days — with an option to extend another 90 days by notifying the DMV — instead of facing a mandatory court appearance or immediate license suspension.
Representative Dan Vayu introduced House Bill 3 21 to the Senate Transportation Committee, saying the bill would give some people extra time to pay motor-vehicle fines without a court appearance. "This bill provides drivers with additional time to pay certain fines and for motor vehicle violations, without requiring court appearance or undue financial hardship," Representative Dan Vayu told the committee.
Vayu said the change is intended to prevent a cycle of debt and license suspensions for people who live paycheck to paycheck. Under current practice, he said, a ticket requires a 30-day payment…
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