SB 79 Indiana Senate · 2023 Regular Session

School bus stop arm violation enforcement.

Summary
Provides that the registered owner of a vehicle commits an infraction if the registered owner's vehicle does not stop on a roadway or a private road when the arm signal device is in the device's extended position. Provides a defense for a registered owner who was not driving the vehicle at the time of the violation. Requires a registered owner who uses a defense to provide any documentation, and to fully cooperate with law enforcement regarding the person who may be responsible for the violation. Specifies that: (1) the bureau of motor vehicles may not assess points for a violation; and (2) an adjudication for a violation does not create a presumption of liability in a civil action.
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Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 9, 2023 Last action Jan 9, 2023
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Rick Niemeyer
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