New Drive-Offs Bill Would Allow Retailers to Tap Into DMV Records

The Indiana legislation would allow retailers to access Bureau of Motor Vehicles records to send a letter to drive-off thieves, demanding payment and a $50 fee.

April 21, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana House voted overwhelming earlier this week to allow gasoline retailers to tap into Bureau of Motor Vehicles records to send a letter to gas drive-off motorists, requesting payment along with a $50 fee, NWI.com reports.

The 83-13 vote on Tuesday also allows for criminal charges to be filed if the fuel thief doesn??t respond to the letter.

Senate Bill 79 now returns to the Senate for lawmakers to agree to the House changes.

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