§ 27-16-401 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state; (2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Driver Services; (3) "Driver" means the same as provided in § 27-16-104 ; (4) "Serious accident" means: (A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and (B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and (5) "Serious traffic violation" means any violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of: (A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation; (B) Any seat belt violation; (C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation; (D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit; (E) Reckless driving; (F) Negligent homicide; (G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony; (H) Failure to carry liability insurance; (I) Leaving the scene of an accident; (J) Evading arrest; (K) Fleeing by use of an automobile; (L) Unsafe driving; (M) Hazardous driving; (N) Prohibited passing; (O) Passing stopped school bus; (P) Careless or negligent driving; (Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device; (R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier; (S) Racing on a highway; (T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or (U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4643, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965, No. 555, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-353; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 5. 2001, No. 1694, § 10.