§ 27-50-505 — Information from owner regarding operation of motor vehicle ticketed for violation - Definition

(a) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "police authority" means any municipal, county, or state police enforcement agency. (b) When the registered owner of a motor vehicle receives notice from any police authority that the motor vehicle has been ticketed for a violation of any state law or municipal ordinance regulating motor vehicle operation or usage, the registered owner shall provide the notifying police authority with such information as he or she has available regarding the operation of the vehicle at the time it was ticketed, within fourteen (14) days of receipt of notice therefor. (c) Failure or refusal of any registered owner of a motor vehicle to comply with the provisions of this section shall be a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, the person shall be subject to a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00).

Legislative History

Acts 1969, No. 80, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1047 -- 75-1049; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 5.