Plain English Breakdown
The bill text does not specify exact penalties, only that failure to comply subjects TNC drivers to provisions in R.S. 32:863.1.
Proof of Insurance for Transportation Network Companies
This bill requires transportation network company drivers to provide proof of insurance and disclose their status on the digital network during an accident.
What This Bill Does
- Requires transportation network company (TNC) drivers to carry written or digital proof of insurance at all times while using a vehicle for TNC services.
- Requres TNC drivers to show this insurance information to interested parties, insurers, and police after an accident.
- Requires TNC drivers to tell if they were logged into the network or on a prearranged ride when an accident happens.
Who It Names or Affects
- Transportation network company (TNC) drivers
- People involved in accidents with TNC vehicles
Terms To Know
- transportation network company
- A company that uses a digital platform to connect riders with drivers for transportation services.
- directly interested parties
- People who are directly involved in or affected by an accident, such as passengers and other drivers.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify the exact penalties for non-compliance.
- It is unclear how this will be enforced or what happens if a driver cannot provide proof of insurance at the time of an accident.