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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 2, 2000 24 Community New law revokes registration of uninsured vehicles Enforcement of a new law that puts teeth into Utahs uninsured motorist program began recently with the notification of thousands of vehicle owmers to either insure their vehicles or face registration revocation, and a $ 100 reinstatement penalty. The first wave of notification letters was mailed July 20 under the authority of Senate Bill 40, passed by the 2000 Utah Legisla ture. The bill, sponsored by Sen. as required by Utah law. We are extremely proud of the David Steele, County, directs the Utah Division of Mo- success of the Uninsured Mototor Vehicles (DMV) to revoke reg- rist Identification Database istrations ofvehicles whose own- project, said Sen. Steele, who ers refuse to insure their vehicles noted that since the program began in 1995, the percentage of uninsured motorists has dropped from 23 percent of the motoring R-Da- public to 9 percent. We know that the vast majority of Utahns are insured and want to feel as protected as possible against those who have made the decision to drive without insurance, he said. The letters allow vehicle owners 15 days to provide proof of insurance or to demonstrate they are exempt from insurance requirements. Those who do not respond will receive a second letter in August cautioning that their registrations will be revoked in 15 days if they do not comply. If a vehicles registration is revoked, the vehicle may not be legally driven and could be impounded if operated or parked on a public street. The owner would have to pay a $100 fee (up from $50) to reinstate the registration. Under the old law, few citations were issued unless an uninsured vehicle wras stopped for a separate traffic violation. But once an uninsured vehicles registration is revoked under the new law, police can pull the vehicle over and possibly impound it. If the vehicle owmer is cited, additional fines or penalties may apply. Six years ago, the legislature created the Uninsured Motorist Identification Database, which compares the entire state motor vehicle registration file to an insurance policy database on a monthly basis. The Uninsured Motorist Identification Database program is administered by the Department of Public Safety and the Division of Motor Vehicles in conInc., junction with Insure-Rita private contractor. For more e, information, visit Second and Seventh Wards do community service project fami75 On Friday, J uly 14, the Kanab people participating-2- 3 2nd and 7th wards and friends lies. Both sides of the road for joined forces for their annual 1 1 miles (which totaled 22 miles community service project, and all together) were cleaned up; Fredonia's first sewer hook- up picked up the trash along the many, many garbage bags were Winward first Steven contractor to town and Dean Heaton the residential new connection the Johnson Canyon Road. The filled. Mayor put together wastewater system in Fredonia. Afterwards, everyone gathproject was a great success with ered near the old pioneer cemetery in Johnson Canyon for a root beer, and ice picnic, ice-cold Tires cream. The highlight of the evening was a visit to the small cemetery. Everyone joined in singing High on a Mountain Top in honor of Joel Hills Johnson, the author, who is buried there. All who participated in this UunJ Auto & light Truck HERCULES Huge Selection! Great Prices! OHASSL WARRANTY service project enjoyed themselves and had a good time. WE AT KANAB TIRE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS AND WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU WITH THESE SPECIAL OFFERS a 8&C3C35 vcnonciB-sataa-Bi Pries includes oil disposal fee, up to 5 qts. of oK and chassis lubrication (If applicable). Road cc:.:FiETETCE::sFiCTi::! 8X7W23CJ23 Hazard Protection lii! oerstTEiTiirziio Mot to be combined with anochtr discount or uttd to ivduct s SltiigSuEarfiiro' outstanding dept. Coupon a 265 East 300 South Kanab 644-255- 7 nmrnmrnmmm CredR tame made avaUM purchases I pd m M wtthin by Cw Nation Association. 90 (toys Fbttid rate (21 .84 No payrrwnt lor 90 dayt on quaityng purctaMt No interest Xjt or quatttyrig APR); vwUMa Ms (19.55 APR m of Januwy 1, 1996). APR nwy vwy. Featuring SHOCKS 111 1 H S Another happy community servant -Dr. Roberts collects trash with 2nd & 7th wards in Johnson Canyon. |