(Added to NRS by 1997, 1083) NRS 485.034 Evidence of insurance defined. Sept. 1, 1999. Sept. 1, 1997. 1303), Sec. MULTIPLE POLICIES. 3376), Sec. 1693), Sec. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. ISSUANCE OR CONTINUATION OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION. (K) Nothing in this section shall be construed to be subject to section 4509.78 of the Revised Code. WebRead about the failure to maintain financial responsibility. 601.078. 18.07, eff. 4509.101 Operating of motor vehicle without proof of financial responsibility. Sec. Sec. The registrar shall determine the date, time, and place of any hearing; provided, that the hearing shall be held, and an order issued or findings made, within thirty days after the registrar receives a request for a hearing. 1, eff. 1, eff. 96, eff. September 1, 2017. June 14, 2019. 533 (S.B. VIOLATION OF CHAPTER; OFFENSE. 1, eff. (c) The department shall accept the certificate of an insurer not authorized to transact business in this state if the certificate otherwise complies with this chapter and the insurance company: (1) executes a power of attorney authorizing the department to accept on its behalf service of notice or process in an action arising out of a motor vehicle accident in this state; and. (a) The duration of an impoundment under Section 601.261 is 180 days. (b) If a suspension is terminated under Subsection (a)(3)(C), on notice of a default in the payment of an installment under the agreement, the department shall promptly suspend the driver's license and vehicle registration or nonresident's operating privilege of the person defaulting. (a) If a person is convicted of an offense under Section 601.191 and a prior conviction of that person under that section has been reported to the department by a magistrate or the judge or clerk of a court, the department shall suspend the driver's license and vehicle registrations of the person unless the person files and maintains evidence of financial responsibility with the department until the second anniversary of the date of the subsequent conviction. (c) A contract under this section may not have a term of more than five years. 601.333. The peace officer shall inform every person who receives a traffic ticket and who has failed to produce proof of the maintenance of financial responsibility that the person must submit proof to the traffic violations bureau with any payment of a fine and costs for the ticketed violation or, if the person is to appear in court for the violation, the person must submit proof to the court. (c) A cancellation, return, or waiver under Subsection (b)(1) may be made only after the second anniversary of the date the evidence of financial responsibility was required. (a) A justice or municipal court may access the verification program established under this subchapter to verify financial responsibility for the purpose of court proceedings. Sept. 1, 1995. Instead, the peace officer shall issue a citation for a violation of section 4510.16 of the Revised Code specifying the circumstances as failure to respond to a financial responsibility random verification. September 1, 2017. RELEASE OF IMPOUNDED MOTOR VEHICLE BY SHERIFF. Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. (e) In this section, "financial responsibility law" means a law authorizing suspension or revocation of an operating privilege for failure to: (1) deposit security for the payment of a judgment; (3) file evidence of financial responsibility. Sec. 15, eff. 601.057. The department shall suspend the driver's license and each vehicle registration of an owner or operator or the nonresident's operating privilege of an owner or operator unless: (1) if a hearing is not requested, the person, not later than the 20th day after the date the notice under Section 601.155 was personally served or sent: (A) delivers or mails to the department a written request for a hearing; (B) shows that this subchapter does not apply to the person; or. (2) "Driver's license" has the meaning assigned by Section 521.001. (e) If a person files a certificate of insurance to establish financial responsibility under Section 601.153, the certificate must state that the requirements of Section 601.153(b) are satisfied. 601.372. 601.331. 601.294. (c) The Texas Department of Insurance shall establish an outreach program to inform persons of the requirements of this chapter and the ability to comply with the financial responsibility requirements of this chapter through motor vehicle liability insurance coverage. Sec. 9, eff. (2) a statutory fee payable to the comptroller for issuance of a certificate of deposit required by Section 601.122. The financial responsibility compliance fund shall be used exclusively to cover costs incurred by the bureau in the administration of this section and sections 4503.20, 4507.212, and 4509.81 of the Revised Code, and by any law enforcement agency employing any peace officer who returns any license, certificate of registration, and license plates to the registrar pursuant to division (C) of this section, except that the director of budget and management may transfer excess money from the financial responsibility compliance fund to the state bureau of motor vehicles fund if the registrar determines that the amount of money in the financial responsibility compliance fund exceeds the amount required to cover such costs incurred by the bureau or a law enforcement agency and requests the director to make the transfer. (b) The implementing agencies shall jointly enter into a contract with the selected agent. Sec. Sec. REQUIRED TERMS: OPERATOR'S POLICY. Pursuant to 601.051 of the Texas Transportation Code, no person may operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle. 20.005, eff. 8, eff. (a) If a person who has filed evidence of financial responsibility substitutes other evidence of financial responsibility that complies with this chapter, and the department accepts the other evidence, the department shall: (1) consent to the cancellation of a bond or certificate of insurance filed as evidence of financial responsibility; or. (c) Notwithstanding Section 601.085, coverage for a motor vehicle under a motor vehicle liability policy for which a person files with the department a certificate of insurance under Subsection (b) may not be canceled unless: (1) the person no longer owns the motor vehicle; (3) the person has a permanent incapacity that renders the person unable to drive the motor vehicle; or. Search for lawyers by reviews and ratings. 601.079. Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. (2) The registrar shall issue any order under division (B)(1) of this section without a hearing. A person may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless financial responsibility is established for that vehicle through: (1) a motor vehicle liability insurance policy that complies with Subchapter D; (2) a surety bond filed under Section 601.121; (4) a deposit under Section 601.123; or. 601.166. Amended by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. (B) damage to or destruction of property, including the loss of use of the property. 601.071. 165, Sec. (b) Subsection (a) applies only if the law of the other state or the province provides for action similar to the action required by Section 601.009. (B) over which the state has legislative jurisdiction under its police power. 165, Sec. 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 Sec. Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. Sec. June 19, 2009. (C) an installment agreement described by Section 601.154(d)(3). 1187), Sec. Sec. (a) Except as provided by Sections 601.333, 601.334, and 601.336, on receipt of a certified copy of a judgment under Section 601.331, the department shall suspend the judgment debtor's: (1) driver's license and vehicle registrations; or. Sec. A request for a hearing does not operate as a suspension of the order. (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. 165, Sec. 601.023. An insurance company that is notified by the department of an accident in connection with which an owner or operator has reported a motor vehicle liability insurance policy with the company shall advise the department if a policy is not in effect as reported. (A) a state, territory, or possession of the United States; or, (A) a registration certificate, registration receipt, or number plate issued under Chapter 502; or. (2) register in another name the motor vehicle to which the registration applies. A statement made by or on behalf of the insured or a violation of the policy does not void the policy. 165, Sec. (a) The department may not suspend a driver's license, vehicle registration, or nonresident's privilege under this subchapter if the owner or operator: (1) deposits with the department security in an amount determined to be sufficient under Section 601.154 or 601.157 as appropriate; and. SURETY BOND. (a) Subject to Section 601.153, the department shall suspend the driver's license and vehicle registrations of the owner and operator of a motor vehicle if: (1) the vehicle is involved in any manner in an accident; and. (I) For purposes of this section, owner does not include a licensed motor vehicle leasing dealer as defined in section 4517.01 of the Revised Code, but does include a motor vehicle renting dealer as defined in section 4549.65 of the Revised Code. Sec. 601.080. (2) agrees in writing that its policies will be treated as conforming to the laws of this state relating to the terms of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. (b) On presentation of the items described by Subsection (a), the person authorized to release an impounded motor vehicle shall release the vehicle. (e) The authorization of the use of a wireless communication device to display financial responsibility information under Subsection (a)(2-a) does not prevent: (1) a court of competent jurisdiction from requiring a person to provide a paper copy of the person's evidence of financial responsibility in a hearing or trial or in connection with discovery proceedings; or. (c) The evidence of financial responsibility must cover the two-year period immediately following the date the defendant applies for release of the impounded vehicle. 91 (S.B. Sec. Sept. 1, 1995. (2) suspends the vehicle registration of the other person on receipt of a record of a plea of guilty. Attaching an SR22 certificate to an auto or non-owner insurance policy allows you to reinstate your suspended drivers license. (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. (b) The provisions of this chapter do not apply to an officer, agent, or employee of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision of this state while operating a government vehicle in the course of that person's employment. 601.006. (c) The implementing agencies shall convene a working group to facilitate the implementation of the program, assist in the development of rules, and coordinate a testing phase and necessary changes identified in the testing phase. Sec. 601.077. 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