§2605-A. Restricted license on nonappearance or nonpayment of fine

(CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 10/1/21)

(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 10/1/21)

1.  Restricted license.  If a person fails to appear in court on the date and time specified by the court for the payment of a fine, either in person or by counsel, upon order of the court, the clerk shall restrict the person’s license or permit and the right to operate a motor vehicle in this State to authorize the person to operate a motor vehicle:

A. Between the residence and a place of employment or in the scope of employment, or both;   [PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

B. If the person is not employed and is seeking employment, between the residence and an employment office or a site of an employment interview; or   [PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

C. Between the residence and an educational facility attended by the person.   [PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

[PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

2.  Notification by Secretary of State.  On receipt of a copy of an order of a restriction under this section, the Secretary of State shall immediately notify the person of the restriction by regular mail or personal service.

[PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

3.  Effect of restriction.  A court-ordered restriction under this section has the same force and effect as if issued by the Secretary of State. The restriction remains in effect until the person appears, either in person or by counsel, or pays the fine.

[PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

4.  Repeal.  This section is repealed October 1, 2021.

[PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2017, c. 462, §10 (NEW).