Hawaii HB668 amends motor vehicle insurance laws to increase penalties for violations.

Hawaii HB668 amends the state's motor vehicle insurance laws by increasing penalties for violations. The bill mandates that courts make individualized assessments of a person's ability to pay fines, allowing for reduced payments or community service if the nonpayment is not willful. It also increases fines for violations, with the first offense carrying a minimum fine of $100 and a maximum of $5,000. Subsequent offenses within five years carry higher fines and longer license suspensions. The bill also allows for vehicle impoundment and sale to cover costs.

Hawaii HB668 amends motor vehicle insurance laws to increase penalties for violations.

Hawaii HB668 amends the state's motor vehicle insurance laws by increasing penalties for violations. The bill mandates that courts make individualized assessments of a person's ability to pay fines, allowing for reduced payments or community service if the nonpayment is not willful. It also increases fines for violations, with the first offense carrying a minimum fine of $100 and a maximum of $5,000. Subsequent offenses within five years carry higher fines and longer license suspensions. The bill also allows for vehicle impoundment and sale to cover costs.