RAISE FINE FOR OPERATING UNINSURED VEHICLE

House Bill 5045

Sponsor:  Rep. Gary Woronchak

Committee:  Insurance

Complete to 10-24-03

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5045 AS INTRODUCED 8-13-03

         In Michigan, motor vehicles and motorcycles cannot be operated without certain specified minimum insurance coverage.  The bill would increase the fines for operating a motor vehicle or a motorcycle without mandatory coverage.  A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year and/or a fine of not less than $200 or more than $500.  The bill would amend the Insurance Code so that a violation would be subject to a fine of not less than $400 or more than $1,000.

         MCL 500.3102

Analyst:  C. Couch

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.