A5511

Establishes duty for transportation industry to prevent stolen vehicle transport and allows civil penalties.

The Stolen Car Accountability Act mandates that businesses offering storage, transportation, or brokerage services for motor vehicles must take reasonable steps to prevent the transport of stolen vehicles. Violators face civil penalties up to $1,000,000 for the first offense and $5,000,000 for subsequent offenses. The act aims to reduce incentives for facilitators in auto theft operations by imposing penalties on those who ignore obvious signs of theft or maintain ineffective business practices.