Hawaii SB1207 amends motor vehicle insurance laws, increasing penalties for violations and providing alternatives to fines.

Hawaii SB1207 modifies the penalties for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. It increases the fine for first offenses to $500 and introduces a sliding scale for subsequent offenses within five years, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The court has discretion to suspend fines if the defendant proves current insurance or offers community service as an alternative. The bill also mandates license suspension for first offenses and longer suspensions for subsequent offenses, along with potential vehicle impoundment and registration plate suspension.

Hawaii SB1207 amends motor vehicle insurance laws, increasing penalties for violations and providing alternatives to fines.

Hawaii SB1207 modifies the penalties for operating a motor vehicle without insurance. It increases the fine for first offenses to $500 and introduces a sliding scale for subsequent offenses within five years, ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The court has discretion to suspend fines if the defendant proves current insurance or offers community service as an alternative. The bill also mandates license suspension for first offenses and longer suspensions for subsequent offenses, along with potential vehicle impoundment and registration plate suspension.