Driver Accountability and Accident Prevention (DAAP) Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 3, 2015)
Driver Accountability and Accident Prevention (DAAP) Act of 2015
This bill increases civil and criminal penalties for violations of:
- commercial motor vehicle safety regulations (except those for minimum financial responsibility for transporting passengers or property); and
- requirements for motor carrier employee qualifications and maximum hours of service, and safety and equipment standards.
The Department of Transportation shall disqualify for one year, for a first violation, or for life, for second and multiple violations, anyone who has operated a commercial motor vehicle the individual knew, or reasonably should have known, had a defect that resulted in a fatality.
What just happenedNov 4, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 3, 2015
- Nov 4, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Highways and Transit Subcommittee - Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Nov 3, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 3, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House