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violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of: (A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation;(B) Any seat belt violation;(C) Any commercial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) cide;(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.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.
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