SB 168

Bill Subjects

Children And Minors, Juvenile Courts And Proceedings Crimes And Offenses Generally Motor Vehicles, Drivers' Licenses Motor Vehicles, Traffic Rules And Regulations Motor Vehicles, Traffic Violations And Penalties

Abstract

Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operates a vehicle at a speed more than 24 miles per hour above the posted maximum speed limit for a highway commits a Class C misdemeanor, unless the offense causes bodily injury to a person or damages the property of another person. Requires a juvenile court to recommend the suspension of the driving privileges of a child who causes bodily injury to a person while knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly driving more than 24 miles per hour above the posted maximum speed limit for a highway. Provides that the court shall require a delinquent child to pay the fine that would be imposed for a Class A misdemeanor if committed by an adult if the delinquent child caused bodily injury to a person while the delinquent child knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly drove more than 24 miles per hour above the posted maximum speed limit for a highway. Provides that an amount paid by a delinquent child must be deposited in the county's guardian ad litem fund or court appointed special advocate fund.