Okla. House Panel Approves Bill Targeting Uninsured Drivers

February 7, 2008

A bill that would limit insurance awards for uninsured drivers involved in an accident has passed an Oklahoma House of Representatives subcommittee.

House Bill 3380 by Muskogee Republican George Faught was approved by the House Economic Development and Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Insurance and Retirement.

The bill now advances to the full committee.

Faught says people should not be rewarded for driving without insurance.

Under his bill, uninsured drivers would not be allowed to collect damages for pain and suffering in the event of an accident. They would be allowed to receive payments for medical costs, property costs and lost income.

The bill also contains an exemption for uninsured drivers who are hit by a drunk driver.

Topics Personal Auto Oklahoma

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  • February 7, 2008 at 1:51 am
    KLS says:
    I like your idea, Wes! Pay to play or else go home. If you don't bother to have insurance, you shouldn't be allowed to collect from someone else's.
  • February 7, 2008 at 1:23 am
    Wes says:
    This bill might pass the House, but will never see the light of day in Oklahoma's Senate (trial lawyerville) let alone the now-liberal Supreme Court. It's clearly unconstituti... read more
  • February 7, 2008 at 9:30 am
    Gina says:
    I whole-heartedly agree. If you are not abiding by the laws put in place to protect everyone, you should not benefit!!! I bet you would have fewer uninsured motorists and fe... read more

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