Proposal lists fines for many vehicle and boat offenses

The proposal lists penalty amounts for specified vehicle and boat offenses. The schedule covers specified offenses under the Motor Vehicle Code and Boat Act, including registration, traffic, equipment, and driving violations. The listed penalty assessment does not cover a violation that caused or contributed to an accident resulting in injury or death. If a person accepts a notice to appear instead of a penalty assessment notice, a later fine for that offense cannot exceed its listed assessment. The text gives no start date.

A court could impose a fine, jail time, or both for a Motor Vehicle Code misdemeanor when that code sets no other penalty. This applies to a person convicted of a Motor Vehicle Code misdemeanor, unless the violation is a felony. The fine would be $100 to $500, and jail time could be up to 90 days. The text gives no start date.

A court could impose fines or jail time for reckless or careless driving. Reckless driving involves willful or wanton disregard for others' rights or safety in a way that endangers or could endanger people or property. Careless driving involves operating a vehicle without due regard for road, traffic, and other conditions. For reckless driving, the stated fine is $500 to $750 for a first conviction and $750 to $1,000 for a later conviction; jail time may also be imposed. For careless driving, the stated fine is $250 to $500 for a first conviction and $500 to $750 for a later conviction; jail time may also be imposed. The text gives no start date.