63-15-17 - Application of chapter to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, and accidents in other states.
§ 63-15-17. Application of chapter to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, and accidents in other states.
(a) In case the operator or the owner of a motor vehicle involved in an accident within this state has no license or registration, or is a nonresident, he shall not be allowed a license or registration until he has complied with the requirements of this chapter to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, he had held a license.
(b) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended pursuant to Section 63-15-11 or Section 63-15-15, the department shall transmit a certified copy of the record of such action to the official in charge of the issuance of licenses in the state in which such non-resident resides, if the law of such other state provides for action in relation thereto similar to that provided for in subsection (c) of this section.
(c) Upon receipt of certification that the operating privilege of a resident of this state has been suspended or revoked in any such state pursuant to a law providing for its suspension or revocation for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, under circumstances which would require the department to suspend a nonresident's operating privilege had the accident occurred in this state, the department shall suspend the license of such resident if he was the operator, and all of his licenses and operating permits if he was the owner of a motor vehicle involved in such accident. Such suspension shall continue until such resident furnishes evidence of his compliance with the law of such other state relating to the deposit of such security.
Sources: Codes, 1942, § 8285-08; Laws, 1952, ch. 359, § 8, eff from and after January 1, 1953.