(c) In the case of a policy that provides excess or additional coverage, the term "motor vehicle liability insurance policy" applies only to that part of the coverage that is required under this subchapter. 601.051 also lists the various methods of establishing financial responsibility, however, proof of liability insurance is the most common. (b) A judge presiding at a trial at which a person is convicted of an offense under Section 601.191 shall notify the person that the person's driver's license is subject to suspension if the person fails to provide to the department evidence of financial responsibility as required by Section 601.231. AGENT. 39, eff. The sureties in combination must have equity in the property in an amount equal to at least twice the amount of the bond. The scope of the hearing shall be limited to whether the person in fact demonstrated to the registrar proof of financial responsibility in accordance with this section. TERMINATION OF CERTIFIED POLICY. 312), Sec. that financial responsibility has been established for the vehicle and is unable to make that verification. (2) payment for the cost of impoundment. Sept. 1, 1999. The person, within fifteen days after the date of the mailing of notification, shall present proof of financial responsibility, surrender the certificate of registration, license plates, and license to the registrar in a manner set forth in division (A)(4) of this section, or submit the statement required under this section together with other information the person considers appropriate. (B)(1) Every party required to file an accident report under section 4509.06 of the Revised Code also shall include with the report a document described in division (G)(1) of this section. 601.264. APPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER TO GOVERNMENT VEHICLES. Sept. 1, 1995. Sec. (3) the total amount credited on one or more judgments for damage to or destruction of property of another resulting from one accident equals or exceeds the amount required under Section 601.072(a)(3) to establish financial responsibility. 1, eff. A determination may be made without a hearing. 165, Sec. It is a defense to prosecution of an offense under Section 601.191 that the motor vehicle operated by the person charged: (1) was in the possession of that person for the sole purpose of maintenance or repair; and. 2.74, eff. A peace officer may not issue a citation for an offense under Section 601.191 unless the officer attempts to verify through the verification program that financial responsibility has been established for the vehicle and is unable to make that verification. 165, Sec. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. (4) a motor vehicle may not be registered in the name of the person. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b) or (c), the department shall suspend the registration of each motor vehicle registered in the name of a person if the department: (1) under any state law, other than Section 521.341(7), suspends or revokes the person's driver's license on receipt of a record of a conviction or a forfeiture of bail; or. (b) The magistrate shall conduct an inquiry on the issues of negligence and liability for bodily injury, death, or property damage sustained in the accident. (c) An order issued under this section is issued without prejudice to any other legal remedy that the judgment creditor has. Sec. (b) A person depositing security shall specify in writing the person on whose behalf the deposit is made. 601.342. Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. Driver: Andrew M. Taylor, 33, East County Line Road, Syracuse. (b) The department may authorize the transfer of vehicle registration if the department is satisfied that the transfer is proposed in good faith and not to defeat the purposes of this chapter. REIMBURSEMENT FEE FOR IMPOUNDMENT. 165, Sec. REINSTATEMENT FEE. 12, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. SECTION 2. (a) It is a defense to prosecution under Section 601.191 or 601.195 that the person charged produces to the court one of the documents listed in Section 601.053(a) that was valid at the time that the offense is alleged to have occurred. 601.153. (a) For purposes of this chapter, judgment refers only to a final judgment that is no longer appealable or has been finally affirmed on appeal and that was rendered by a court of any state, a province of Canada, or the United States on a cause of action: (1) for damages for bodily injury, death, or damage to or destruction of property arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a motor vehicle; or. (2) evidence that the person is exempt from the requirement of Section 601.051. Sec. 18.05, eff. 11, eff. Part 391. Sec. (b) The notice must state that the person's driver's license and registration are suspended and that the person may apply for reinstatement of the license and vehicle registration or issuance of a new license and registration as provided by Sections 601.162 and 601.376. 502), Sec. The general assembly finds that this section contains reasonable civil penalties and procedures for achieving this purpose. 18.10, eff. If evidence of financial responsibility is required to be filed with the department under this chapter, a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that is to be used as evidence must be certified under Section 601.083 or 601.084. (c) A person who files an appeal under this section shall send a file-stamped copy of the petition by certified mail to the department at the department's headquarters in Austin. Web(a) On or after July 1, 1963, any owner of a motor vehicle registered or required to be registered in this State who shall operate or permit such motor vehicle to be operated in this State without having in full force and effect the financial responsibility required by this Article shall be guilty of a Class 3 misdemeanor. (c) The self-insurer must supplement the certificate with an agreement that, for accidents occurring while the certificate is in force, the self-insurer will pay the same judgments in the same amounts as an insurer would be obligated to pay under an owner's motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued to the self-insurer if such policy were issued. 259), Sec. (b) The clerk of the court immediately shall send to the department a certified copy of the action of the court in relation to: (1) a conviction for a violation of a motor vehicle law; or. 38, eff. For purposes of this chapter, a motor vehicle liability insurance policy must be an owner's or operator's policy that: (1) except as provided by Section 601.083, is issued by an insurance company authorized to write motor vehicle liability insurance in this state; (2) is written to or for the benefit of the person named in the policy as the insured; and. DURATION OF SUSPENSION. 601.169. Sec. SUBCHAPTER J. IMPOUNDMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE NOT REGISTERED IN THIS STATE. 1, eff. SHORT TITLE. Driving Without Insurance in Texas Offense Penalty Surcharge Financial Shows Proof Case Dismissed No No 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. (2) the employee delivered the notice in person. Web(1) No person shall be convicted of failing to produce proof of financial responsibility under this subchapter or (2) No person shall be penalized for maintaining a registered motor (5) Except as provided in division (A)(6) or (L) of this section, the registrar shall not restore any operating privileges or registration rights suspended under this section, return any license, certificate of registration, or license plates impounded under this section, or reissue license plates under section 4503.232 of the Revised Code, if the registrar destroyed the impounded license plates under that section, or reissue a license under section 4510.52 of the Revised Code, if the registrar destroyed the suspended license under that section, unless the rights are not subject to suspension or revocation under any other law and unless the person, in addition to complying with all other conditions required by law for reinstatement of the operating privileges or registration rights, complies with all of the following: (a) Pays a financial responsibility reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars for the first violation of division (A)(1) of this section, three hundred dollars for a second violation of that division, and six hundred dollars for a third or subsequent violation of that division; (b) If the person has not voluntarily surrendered the license, certificate, or license plates in compliance with the order, pays a financial responsibility nonvoluntary compliance fee in an amount, not to exceed fifty dollars, determined by the registrar; (c) Files and continuously maintains proof of financial responsibility under sections 4509.44 to 4509.65 of the Revised Code. DEFENSE: POSSESSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR. Sec. 601.331. The program established must be: (A) reduce the number of uninsured motorists in this state; (D) sufficiently protect the privacy of the motor vehicle owners; (E) sufficiently safeguard the security and integrity of information provided by insurance companies; (F) identify and employ a method of compliance that improves public convenience; and, (G) provide information that is accurate and current; and. COOPERATION WITH OTHER STATE OR CANADA. (a) A person commits an offense if the person: (1) is required to establish financial responsibility under Subchapter F or K; (2) does not maintain evidence of financial responsibility; and. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. (b) If the owner or operator is a nonresident, the department shall suspend the person's nonresident operating privilege and the privilege of use of any motor vehicle owned by the nonresident. REQUIRED TERMS: OWNER'S POLICY. WebNo nonresident shall operate or permit another person to operate in this state a motor vehicle registered to such nonresident unless the nonresident maintains the financial Sept. 1, 2000; Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 601.056. 601.077. NONRESIDENT CERTIFICATE. Officers with the Warsaw Police Department investigated the following accidents: 4:43 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, 922 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. 601.159. ACCESS BY COURT. APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER. WebDormant vehicle means a motor vehicle: 1. (3) the person for whom the bond has been filed or for whom money or securities have been deposited has, within the two years preceding the request for cancellation or return of the evidence of financial responsibility, been involved as an operator or owner in a motor vehicle accident resulting in bodily injury to, or property damage to the property of, another person. 601.453. (2) suspends the vehicle registration of the other person on receipt of a record of a plea of guilty. 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