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HB95: Traffic infractions; deferral of proceedings.

Chief Patron

Del. Harry Purkey (R-82)

Harry Purkey (R-82)
Virginia Beach, VA
Served: 1986–

Progress

Yes Introduced
No Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

01/21/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Deferral of proceedings for traffic infractions.  Provides that persons who have not (i) previously been convicted of any traffic offense, including any traffic infraction; (ii) previously been referred to a traffic school or driver improvement clinic in lieu of a conviction; or (iii) previously had proceedings against them for a traffic infraction dismissed pursuant to this section, may be placed on probation instead of being adjudicated guilty of a traffic infraction. Probation is conditioned on the person not being found guilty of another traffic offense that was committed within six months of the deferment. If this condition is fulfilled, the proceedings against the person shall be dismissed.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/10/2008, 01/21/2008 and 01/21/2008.

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