H53

Increase Accident Thresholds/Safe Driver Plan

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

North Carolina H53 adjusts damage thresholds for accidents under the Safe Driver Incentive Plan.

North Carolina H53 modifies the Safe Driver Incentive Plan by changing the damage thresholds for categorizing accidents. A "major accident" now involves property damage of $3,850 to $5,975 or bodily injury or death. An "intermediate accident" involves property damage of $2,300 to $3,850. A "minor accident" involves property damage of $2,300 or less. The bill also allows for the exemption of certain minor accidents from surcharges. These changes apply to accidents occurring on or after October 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 112–1 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

112 Yea

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1 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Session Convenes Hearing

Apr 2, 2025

1:00 PM

Session Convenes Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading