HB 2318

Abstract

Test driving vehicles; residence districts;civil penalty. Authorizes localities by ordinance to requiremotor vehicle dealers in the locality to notify a buyer or potential buyer that test driving a motor vehicle in a residence district that has been designated for increased fines is prohibited, unlessthe buyer or potential driver is driving to or from his residence.The bill requires the locality to notify licensed motor vehicle dealerslocated within the locality of the enactment of such ordinance andsend a copy of such notification to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board.The bill authorizes the locality to notify the Board if a buyer orpotential buyer is convicted of a traffic infraction while conductinga test drive in a prohibited location. The bill provides that the Board may determine if the proper notice was given and impose a civilpenalty if such notice was not given.