21 Del. C. § 2609 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 26 / Section 2609
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        2609. Non-domiciled CDL or CLP.
Status: repealed

(a) The Division of Motor Vehicles may issue a non-domiciled CDL or CLP to an applicant who:

(1) Is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established in 49 C.F.R. Part 383; or

(2) If the applicant is domiciled in a state that is prohibited from issuing CDLs and CLPs in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 384.405. The applicant is eligible to obtain a non-domiciled CDL or CLP from any state that complies with testing and licensing standards in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 383, and elects to issue non-domiciled CDLs or CLPs.

(3) The word “non-domiciled” must appear on the face of the non-domiciled CDL or CLP. An applicant must surrender any non-domiciled CDL or CLP issued by another state. Prior to issuing a non-domiciled CDL or CLP, the Division of Motor Vehicles must establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending, or cancelling the non-domiciled CDL or CLP and disqualifying that person with the same conditions applicable to the commercial driver license issued to a resident of this State.

(b) [Repealed.]
21 Del. C. § 6701 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter I / Section 6701
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        6701. Injuring vehicle or obstructing its operation.
Status: in_force

No person shall, individually or in association with 1 or more others, wilfully break, injure, tamper with or remove any part or parts of any vehicle for the purpose of injuring, defacing or destroying such vehicle, or temporarily or permanently preventing its useful operation, or for any purpose against the will or without the consent of the owner of such vehicle or shall in any other manner wilfully or maliciously interfere with or prevent the running or operation of such vehicle.
21 Del. C. § 7512 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 75 / Section 7512
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        7512. Penalty.
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter relating to the requirements of licensing or the maintenance of vehicle records shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor as the same is defined in Chapter 42 of Title 11, and shall be subject to the penalties prescribed therein.
21 Del. C. § 4152 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter VI / Section 4152
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        4152. Required position and method of turning at intersections.
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:

(1) Right Turns. — Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(2) Left Turns on 2-Way Roadways. — At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center thereof and by passing to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and, after entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.

(3) Left Turns on Other Than 2-Way Roadways. — At any intersection where traffic is restricted to 1 direction on 1 or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.

(b) Traffic-control devices may be placed within or adjacent to intersections and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by vehicles turning at an intersection, and when traffic-control devices are so placed no driver of a vehicle shall turn a vehicle at an intersection other than as directed and required by traffic-control devices.
21 Del. C. § 2747 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter III / Section 2747
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        2747. Alternate tests; physical incapacity.
Status: in_force

If for any reason a person is physically unable to supply enough breath or complete the chemical test, that person shall submit to such other chemical tests as authorized by this subchapter as the police officer shall elect, subject to the requirements of § 2746 of this title. Any person who is unconscious or who is otherwise in a condition rendering that person incapable of refusal shall be deemed not to have withdrawn the consent provided in § 2740 of this title and any test may be performed as provided in § 2746 of this title.
21 Del. C. § 4191A — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter XI / Section 4191A
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        4191A. Trespass by motor vehicle or OHV.
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall knowingly operate a motor vehicle or OHV on private real property or upon a private road or driveway without consent of the owner or lessee of the real property. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that a person has knowingly violated this subsection if the owner or lessee has placed, at or near the points of entry from public or private vehicular access, a gate, fence or similar obstruction or a readily visible sign that would reasonably convey that the unauthorized operation of motor vehicles on the private road or driveway is prohibited.

(b) Penalties:

(1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the following penalties:

a. A fine of not more than $100 for a first conviction.

b. A fine of not more than $1,000 plus suspension of operating privileges for a period of 6 months for a second or subsequent conviction of the offense. If a person is under 16 years of age at the time of the second or subsequent conviction of this offense, the period of suspension shall commence upon the person’s sixteenth birthday.

(2) In addition, restitution shall be made for the value of damage to real or personal property which results from the violation of this section.
21 Del. C. § 2757 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter IV / Section 2757
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        2757. Penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $115. For each subsequent like offense, such person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $230, or imprisoned not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, or both.

(b) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific punishment is set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
21 Del. C. § 6903A — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 69A / Section 6903A
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        6903A. Pre-towing requirements.
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to towing a motor vehicle from a private or public parking area, a person employed by, contracted by, or otherwise preparing to tow a motor vehicle on behalf of a private tow company must do the following:

(1) Ensure that the parking area has posted 1 or more signs in accordance with § 6904A of this title.

(2) Photograph the motor vehicle in a manner that clearly documents the unauthorized parking of the motor vehicle.

(3) Obtain a prior written authorization from the owner of the private parking area to tow the motor vehicle if the towing will take place from a private parking area during a time when the parking area is held open to the general public for parking. The prior written authorization may be conveyed electronically and must include all of the following:

a. The name of the person authorizing the tow.

b. A phone number and email address at which the person authorizing the tow can be reached during normal business hours.

c. The date and time the tow was authorized.

d. The signature of the person authorizing the tow.

(b) Photographs and documentation required by this section must be maintained in the records of the private tow company and be made available for inspection upon request for a minimum of 2 years from the date of the nonconsensual tow.

(c) The photographs and documentation required by this section must be provided to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle upon request and without any charge to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle. The photographs and documentation must be provided to the owner or operator of the motor vehicle by email or other equally-convenient electronic means if the owner or operator of the motor vehicle requests electronic copies of the photographs and documents.
21 Del. C. § 4197 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter XII / Section 4197
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        4197. Carrying articles.
Status: in_force

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the use of both hands in the control and operation of the bicycle. A person operating a bicycle shall keep at least 1 hand on the handlebars at all times.
21 Del. C. § 4176D — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter IX / Section 4176D
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        4176D. Operation of a motor vehicle during an emergency.
Status: in_force

(a) No person may operate a motor vehicle on a highway, express highway, roadway or private road as defined in § 101 of this title when a Level 3 Driving Ban or a Level 2 Driving Restriction has been activated during an emergency, unless the person is a first responder, “first informer,” or “essential personnel,” as those terms are defined under § 3102 of Title 20, or a waiver has been granted under § 3116(b)(12)b. of Title 20.

(b) Whoever violates this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $115. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, or both.
21 Del. C. § 2116 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter I / Section 2116
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        2116. Penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall, for the first offense, be fined not less than $10 nor more than $100 or be imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or both. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200 or imprisoned not less than 90 days nor more than 6 months, or both, in addition to which any person, being the operator or owner of any vehicle which requires a registration fee which is calculated upon the gross weight of the vehicle and any load thereon shall be fined at a rate double that which is set forth in this subsection and be imprisoned as provided herein, or both. In addition, such person shall also be fined in an amount which is equal to the cost of registering the vehicle at its gross weight at the time of the offense or at the maximum legal limit, whichever is less; which fine shall be suspended, if within 5 days of the offense the court is presented with a valid registration card for the gross weight at the time of the offense for the maximum legal limit for such vehicle.

(b) (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, whoever violates § 2115(1) through (5) or (9) of this title shall, for the first offense, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200, be imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days, or be penalized by both fine and imprisonment. For each subsequent like offense, such person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $300, be imprisoned not less than 90 days nor more than 6 months, or be penalized by both fine and imprisonment.

(2) Any owner or operator of a vehicle which requires a registration fee which is calculated upon the gross weight of the vehicle, and any load thereon, and who violates § 2115(1)-(5) of this title, shall be fined at a rate double that which is set forth in this subsection, or be imprisoned as provided herein, or be both fined and imprisoned. In addition, such person shall also be fined an amount which is equal to the costs of registering the vehicle either at its gross weight at the time of the offense, or at the maximum legal limit, whichever is less. Such fine shall be suspended if, within 5 days of the offense, the court is presented with a valid registration card for the actual gross weight of the vehicle at the time of the offense.

(c) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific punishment is set forth elsewhere in this chapter.

(d) For any violation of the registration provisions of § 2102 or § 2115 of this title and in absence of any traffic offenses relating to driver impairment, the violator’s copy of the traffic summons shall act as that violator’s authority to drive the vehicle involved by the most direct route from the place of arrest to either the violator’s residence or the violator’s current place of abode.
21 Del. C. § 421 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter II / Section 421
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        421. Base state registration.
Status: in_force

An agreement, arrangement or declaration made under this subchapter may authorize the registration or licensing in another jurisdiction of vehicles that are located in or operated from a base in that jurisdiction and that otherwise would be required to be registered or licensed in this State. In this event, the benefits, privileges and exemptions extended by the agreement, arrangement or declaration shall apply to those vehicles, if licensed or registered in the base jurisdiction.
21 Del. C. § 4311A — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter I / Section 4311A
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        4311A. Muffler requirements for commercial vehicles equipped with engine compression brake devices.
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall drive a commercial vehicle equipped with an engine compression brake device on a highway, including residential streets, unless such commercial vehicle is also equipped with a muffler in good working order and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and in constant operation to prevent excessive noise.

(b) For the purposes of this section, “engine compression brake device” shall mean any device that uses the engine and transmission to impede the forward motion of the motor vehicle by compression of the engine.
21 Del. C. § 302 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 3 / Section 302
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        302. Rules and regulations.
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of Transportation and/or the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, in keeping with their respective responsibilities, may adopt and enforce such administrative rules and regulations and designate such agencies as may be necessary to carry out this title. The Secretary of Transportation and/or the Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security, in keeping with their respective responsibilities, may also adopt and enforce such rules and regulations relative to equipment, weight, size and operation of motor vehicles, provided such rules and regulations are not contrary to a positive law, as may be necessary and proper in order to conform to the rules and regulations of the Interstate Commerce Commission and in order to establish a more uniform Motor Vehicle Code and more uniform traffic rules and regulations. No rule or regulation adopted pursuant to the authority granted by this section shall extend, modify or conflict with any law of this State, or the reasonable implications thereof.

(b) Any rules, regulations, procedures or agreements enacted, authorized or entered by the Secretary of Public Safety prior to July 1, 2003, shall remain in effect until such time as these rules, regulations, procedures or agreements are replaced, terminated or amended by the appropriate departmental Secretary.
21 Del. C. § 2750 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 27 / Subchapter III / Section 2750
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        2750. Admissibility in evidence of results of chemical test.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the trial of any action or proceeding arising out of acts alleged to have been committed by any person while under the influence of alcohol, a drug or drugs, with respect to any chemical test taken by or at the request of the State, the court shall admit the results of a chemical test of the person’s breath, blood or urine according to normal rules of search and seizure law. The informing or failure to inform the accused concerning the implied consent law shall not affect the admissibility of such results in any case, including a prosecution for a violation of § 4177 of this title. The informing of an accused concerning the implied consent law shall only have application and be relevant at a hearing concerning revocation of the driver’s license of said person for a violation of the implied consent law. Nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to preclude the admissibility of such evidence when such evidence would otherwise be admissible under the law relative to search and seizure law such as when such evidence has been obtained by valid consent or other means making the obtaining of the evidence legal under the Fourth Amendment.

(b) The doctor-patient privilege shall not apply to the disclosure to law-enforcement personnel nor the admissibility into evidence in any criminal proceeding of the results of a chemical test of a person’s blood, breath or urine for the purpose of determining the alcohol or drug content of that person’s blood irrespective of whether such test was done at the request of a treating physician, other medical personnel or a peace officer.
21 Del. C. § 6408 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 64 / Section 6408
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        6408. Exemptions.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the requirements of § 6407 of this title:

(1) A transferor or lessee of any of the following motor vehicles need not disclose the vehicle’s odometer mileage:

a. A vehicle having a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 16,000 pounds.

b. A vehicle that is not self-propelled.

c. A vehicle manufactured in or before the 2010 model year that is transferred at least 10 years after January 1 of the calendar year corresponding to its designated model year.

d. A vehicle manufactured in or after the 2011 model year that is transferred at least 20 years after January 1 of the calendar year corresponding to its designated model year.

e A vehicle sold directly by the manufacturer to any agency of the United States in conformity with contractual specifications.

(2) A transferor of a new vehicle prior to its first transfer for purposes other than resale need not disclose the vehicle’s odometer mileage.

(3) A lessor of any of the vehicles listed in paragraph (1) of this section need not notify the lessee of these vehicles of the disclosure requirements of § 6409 of this title.
21 Del. C. § 2125 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter II / Section 2125
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        2125. Ownership of plates.
Status: in_force

Number and registration plates shall be the property of the State and shall be furnished by the Department for each registered motor vehicle without additional cost to the owner.
21 Del. C. § 6315 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 63 / Section 6315
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        6315. Hearings.
Status: in_force

(a) If the Division refuses an application for a license, denies a renewal of a license or proposes the suspension or revocation of a dealer’s license, the Division shall provide a hearing when requested under § 6314 of this title. At the hearing the licensee shall have the right to be heard personally, by counsel or by its agent. The Director may initiate investigations, appoint a hearing officer and subpoena witnesses. After the hearing, the Director, upon receiving a decision from the hearing officer upholding the Division’s position, may suspend or revoke a dealer’s license, deny a renewal or refuse to approve an application. The Director shall consider prior to any suspension, revocation, denial of renewal or refusal to approve an application:

(1) The nature of the violation(s) and the dealer’s willingness to make restitution to all parties harmed by dealership actions.

(2) The effect of the proposed action on the community.

The Director shall provide written notice to all parties involved of the decision by certified mail, return receipt requested. The decision is appealable to the Superior Court. Any appeal must be filed within 30 days of the earlier of the receipt of the decision by the dealer or the date of receipt of the return receipt by the Division.

(b) Should a dealer fail to maintain an established place of business, the Division may cancel the license without a hearing after notification of the intent to cancel has been sent by certified mail, to the dealer at the dealer’s residence and business addresses, and the notices are returned undelivered or the dealer does not respond within 20 days from the date the notices were sent.
21 Del. C. § 7101 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 71 / Section 7101
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        7101. Definitions.
Status: in_force

(a) “Funeral director” and “funeral establishment” shall have the same meaning as set forth in § 3101 of Title 24.

(b) “Funeral escort” means a person or entity that provides escorts for funeral processions, including funeral home personnel, law-enforcement personnel and/or any other agency authorized by the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to operate emergency vehicles.

(c) “Funeral escort vehicle” means any motor vehicle that is properly equipped pursuant to § 7102 of this title [omitted] and which escorts a funeral procession.

(d) “Funeral lead vehicle” means any authorized law-enforcement vehicle, or non-law-enforcement motor vehicle properly equipped pursuant to § 7102 of this title [omitted] or a funeral escort vehicle being used to lead and facilitate the movement of a funeral procession. A hearse may serve as the funeral lead vehicle.

(e) “Funeral procession” means 2 or more vehicles, including a funeral lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle, accompanying the body of a deceased person or traveling to the church, chapel or other location where the funeral service or entombment is to be held.
21 Del. C. § 4191B — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter XI / Section 4191B
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        4191B. Coal rolling is prohibited.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, no person shall retrofit any diesel-powered vehicle with any device, smoke stack, or other equipment that enhances the vehicle’s capacity to emit soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions, or shall not purposely release clearly visible quantities of soot, smoke, or other particulate emissions into the air and onto roadways and other vehicles while operating the vehicle, colloquially referred to as “coal rolling.”

(b) This section does not apply to a person operating:

(1) A diesel-powered vehicle that discharges visible exhaust as the result of normal acceleration or towing;

(2) A construction vehicle operating at a construction site.

(c) Any person who violates the prohibition in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to a penalty of not more than $500 per violation.
21 Del. C. § 4508 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 45 / Section 4508
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        4508. Penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any requirement of this chapter, relating to size or weight of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles or restrictions regarding parking in residence districts pursuant to § 4512 of this title, shall be punished as follows:

(1) A first offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 or by a term of imprisonment of not more than 30 days or both.

(2) A subsequent like offense shall be punishable by a fine of not less than $400 nor more than $2,000 or by a term of imprisonment of not more than 60 days or both.

(b) Any person who violates any requirement of this chapter, specifically relating to weight of a vehicle or a combination of vehicles, such that said vehicle shall be classified as an “overweight vehicle,” shall in addition to whatever other penalties may be allowed by law be punished as follows:

(1) A first offense shall be punishable by a fine for all excess weight up to and including 5,000 pounds in the amount of 2.3 cents per pound and a fine for all excess weight over 5,000 pounds in the amount of 5.75 cents per pound or by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days or both.

(2) Each subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine for all excess weight up to and including 5,000 pounds in the amount of 5.75 cents per pound and a fine for all excess weight over 5,000 pounds in the amount of 11.5 cents per pound or by a term of imprisonment not to exceed 60 days or both.

(c) For purposes of this section a first offense shall be defined as one not previously committed by the person charged within the previous 24 months prior to the date of the offense. A subsequent like offense shall be deemed to have occurred if the person charged has previously been convicted or charged and subsequently convicted of the same offense within the previous 24 months prior to the date of this offense.
21 Del. C. § 2514 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 25 / Section 2514
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        2514. Sale of used taxicabs; notice; inspection; penalty.
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall knowingly offer for sale or exchange in this State any motor vehicle which was previously licensed and used as a taxicab or for public transportation until the certificate of title for such motor vehicle has been surrendered to the Secretary of Transportation and until the Secretary has stamped in a conspicuous place on such certificate of title the designation “PREV TAXI.”

(b) No taxicab or other vehicle which was previously used for public transportation shall be sold to any person until such vehicle has been examined and determined safe and fit for operation and found equipped according to law by the agents of the Secretary of Transportation of this State. In the event such vehicle is found to be in an unsafe condition or the required equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the Secretary or the Secretary’s agent shall give a written notice of the unsafe condition to the owner of the motor vehicle. In event the taxicab or motor vehicle is not placed in a safe condition and equipped according to law, the Department shall rescind, cancel or suspend the registration of such vehicle.

(c) Any person who sells a motor vehicle contrary to this section and every officer, agent or employee of any person, firm or corporation and every person who shall sell or who shall authorize, direct, aid in or consent to the sale of a motor vehicle contrary to the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both.
21 Del. C. § 4134 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter IV / Section 4134
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        4134. Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency vehicles; stationary vehicles.
Status: in_force

(a) On the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible or visual signals, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, clear of any intersections, and shall relinquish the right-of-way until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.

(b) (1) For purposes of this subsection, “stationary vehicle giving a warning signal” means any of the following:

a. A stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing red, blue, blue and white, red and white, red and blue, or red, white and blue lights.

b. A stationary authorized vehicle of the Department of Transportation, which is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing amber or red and amber lights.

c. A stationary tow truck, which is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing amber, white, or amber and white lights.

d. A stationary vehicle owned or operated by a public utility, which is giving a signal by displaying alternately flashing amber, white, or amber and white lights.

e. A stationary vehicle displaying warning signals, including vehicle hazard warning lights, road flares, traffic cones, caution signs, or any nonvehicular warning signs.

(2) A person driving a vehicle who is approaching a stationary vehicle giving a warning signal shall do 1 of the following:

a. Proceed with caution and yield the right-of-way by making a lane change into a lane not adjacent to that of a stationary vehicle described in this subsection, if possible with due regard to safety and traffic conditions, if on a roadway having at least 4 lanes with not less than 2 lanes proceeding in the same direction as the approaching vehicle.

b. Proceed with caution and reduce the speed of the vehicle to a safe speed at least 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, if the speed limit is 50 miles per hour or above, while passing a stationary vehicle described in this subsection, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe.

(c) This section does not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.

(d) Any person violating subsection (b) of this section who hits, strikes, or in any way contacts an emergency responder, causing physical injury, with that person’s vehicle is guilty of a class F felony.

(e) A person who violates this section is subject to the following fine:

(1) For a first offense, a fine of up to $250, or community service equivalent in value to the fine, to be calculated utilizing the Delaware minimum wage.

(2) For a second offense, a fine of up to $500, or community service equivalent in value to the fine, to be calculated utilizing the Delaware minimum wage.

(3) For any subsequent offenses, up to $1,000, or community service equivalent in value to the fine, to be calculated utilizing the Delaware minimum wage.
21 Del. C. § 2151A — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter IV / Section 2151A
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        2151A. Alternative fuel registration fees [For application of this section, see 85 Del. Laws, c. 40, Â 15].
Status: in_force

At the time of application for the registration of a motor vehicle and prior to the issuance of the current registration plates required by this title, there shall be paid to the Department registration fees according to the following schedule:

(1) For the registration of an electric motor vehicle, in addition to the registration fee under § 2151 of this title, a fee of $110 per year if the gross load weight is 6,000 pounds or less. The additional fee is $150 per year if the gross load weight is over 6,000 pounds and as much as 10,000 pounds. The additional fee is $260 per year if the gross load weight is over 10,000 pounds and as much as 26,000 pounds. The additional fee is $900 per year if the gross load weight is in excess of 26,000 pounds.

(2) For the registration of a plug-in electric vehicle, in addition to the registration fee specified in § 2151 of this title, a fee of $85 per year if the gross load weight is 6,000 pounds or less. The additional fee is $115 per year if the gross load weight is over 6,000 pounds and as much as 10,000 pounds. The additional fee is $200 per year if the gross load weight is over 10,000 pounds and as much as 26,000 pounds. The additional fee is $600 per year if the gross load weight is in excess of 26,000 pounds.

(3) For the registration of a non-plug-in electric vehicle, in addition to the registration fee specified in § 2151 of this title, a fee of $60 per year if the gross load weight is 6,000 pounds or less. The additional fee is $80 per year if the gross load weight is over 6,000 pounds and as much as 10,000 pounds. The additional fee is $140 per year if the gross load weight is over 10,000 pounds and as much as 26,000 pounds. The additional fee is $480 per year if the gross load weight is in excess of 26,000 pounds.

(4) For the registration of an other fuel vehicle, in addition to the registration fee specified in § 2151 of this title, a fee of $110 per year if the gross load weight is 6,000 pounds or less. The additional fee is $150 per year if the gross load weight is over 6,000 pounds and as much as 10,000 pounds. The additional fee is $260 per year if the gross load weight is over 10,000 pounds and as much as 26,000 pounds. The additional fee is $900 per year if the gross load weight is in excess of 26,000 pounds.

(5) For the registration of a motorcycle, as defined by § 101 of this title, which is an electric motor vehicle, non-plug-in electric motor vehicle, other fuel vehicle, or plug-in electric vehicle, in addition to the registration fee specified in § 2151(1) of this title, a fee of $15 per year. A “moped,” as defined by § 101 of this title, is exempt from the additional registration fee under this section.
21 Del. C. § 2140A — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter II / Section 2140A
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        2140A. Environmental license plates.
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle may apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles for a special environmental license plate.

(b) Upon the initial application for a plate to be issued pursuant to this section, a 1-time fee of $50, which includes an administrative fee of $15, is required in addition to the annual registration fee required by this title. This additional fee is required for members of nonprofit organizations even if members are exempt from registration fees under § 2159 of this title. A replacement plate may be obtained upon payment of a fee to be set by the Division which shall cover the cost of the plate.

(c) The 1-time administrative fee collected pursuant to subsection (b) of this section shall be deposited into a special fund and used by the Division of Motor Vehicles for the purpose of promoting the sale of the plate and administering this section. Proceeds remaining after the Division of Motor Vehicles has covered the costs of promoting and administering this section shall be applied pursuant to subsection (e) of this section.

(d) The numbers and/or letters assigned will be the same as the current license plate assigned to the vehicle. No special numbers or letters will be authorized for these plates. The Division of Motor Vehicles may at its discretion drop the wording “The First State” and substitute in place thereof an environmental slogan. The Division of Motor Vehicles shall have the power to refuse any design which it believes would cause a public safety enforcement problem.

(e) The funds derived by the State from that portion of the 1-time fee of $50 that is not defined as an administrative fee pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall be deposited by the Division of Motor Vehicles with the State Treasurer and shall be specifically set aside and divided equally between:

(1) The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays; and

(2) The Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, Incorporated.

(f) The Division of Motor Vehicles may promulgate rules and regulations as required to administer this section.
21 Del. C. § 4151 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 41 / Subchapter V / Section 4151
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        4151. Pedestriansâ right-of-way on sidewalks.
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.
21 Del. C. § 7507 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 75 / Section 7507
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        7507. Record of vehicles  and catalytic converters; inspections.
Status: in_force

(a) Each automotive recycler shall keep accurate and complete records of all vehicles, motor vehicles, and catalytic converters acquired in the business. The records shall be maintained in an accessible place and shall contain the following information:

(1) The names and addresses of the person or persons from whom the vehicle or catalytic converter was acquired or sold.

(2) The date of acquisition and sale of the vehicle or catalytic converter.

(3) Documentary evidence of ownership as required by the Department.

(b) The Department may promulgate further rules designed to implement recordkeeping for catalytic converters pursuant to the requirements of this section.

(c) During business hours, vehicles, vehicle parts, catalytic converters, and records and premises of the automotive recycler shall be open to inspection by the Department or any police officer while discharging official duties.
21 Del. C. § 4310 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 43 / Subchapter I / Section 4310
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        4310. Windshield wiper.
Status: in_force

Every windshield on a motor vehicle shall be equipped with a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield. The device shall be so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle.
21 Del. C. § 3304 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 33 / Section 3304
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        3304. Expiration and renewal of transporter license.
Status: in_force

(a) Each license issued under this chapter must expire either 12 or 24 months after issuance or renewal.

(b) A transporter license expires upon the expiration date unless properly renewed under procedures or regulations promulgated by the Division of Motor Vehicles.

(c) A licensee seeking to renew a license must pay, in addition to any other renewal fee required, a fee of $10 per year for each transporter plate issued to the licensee.
21 Del. C. § 2903 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 29 / Subchapter I / Section 2903
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        2903. Certain policies unaffected by chapter.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not apply to or affect policies of automobile insurance against liability required by any other law of this State, and such policies, if they contain an agreement or are endorsed to conform to the requirements of this chapter, may be certified as proof of financial responsibility under this chapter.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to or affect policies insuring solely the insured named in the policy against liability resulting from the maintenance or use by persons in the insured’s employ or on the insured’s behalf of motor vehicles not owned by the insured.
21 Del. C. § 6813 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 68 / Section 6813
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        6813. Specific OHV dealer responsibilities for rented or leased OHVs.
Status: in_force

(a) A dealer shall maintain in safe operating condition an OHV offered for rent or lease by the dealer. The dealer, the dealer’s agents or employees shall explain the operation of the OHV being rented or leased and if the dealer, the dealer’s agent or employee believes that person to whom the OHV is to be rented or leased is not competent to operate the OHV with personal safety or safety to others, the dealer shall refuse to rent or lease such OHV.

(b) The Department shall require such insurance and compliance with such additional rules and regulations regarding rental or lease of OHVs as it may deem necessary.
21 Del. C. § 2164 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter V / Section 2164
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        2164. Registration and inspection of motor vehicles of disabled veterans.
Status: in_force

Any motor vehicle owned by a veteran with a disability who shall ever have been eligible for certain benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq. or Public Law 538, 93rd Congress shall be registered, but shall be exempt from the payment of registration fees; provided that such exemption shall be limited to 1 automobile per eligible veteran at any 1 time. The Secretary shall furnish, without cost, number and registration plates for all such vehicles of such design as will distinguish them from other plates for which fees are paid. Nothing herein contained shall be construed as exempting such vehicles from the requirement of inspection.
21 Del. C. § 3208 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 32 / Section 3208
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        3208. Termination of personal power of attorney or agentâs authority.
Status: in_force

(a) A personal power of attorney terminates when:

(1) The principal dies;

(2) The principal revokes the personal power of attorney;

(3) A terminating event set forth in the personal power of attorney occurs;

(4) The purpose of the personal power of attorney is accomplished;

(5) The principal revokes the agent’s authority or the agent dies, becomes incapacitated, or resigns, and the personal power of attorney does not provide for another agent to act; or

(6) The personal power of attorney is revoked by order of the Court of Chancery pursuant to § 3214 of this title or otherwise.

(b) An agent’s authority terminates when:

(1) The principal revokes the authority;

(2) The agent dies, becomes incapacitated, or resigns;

(3) An action is filed for the dissolution or annulment of the agent’s marriage to the principal, unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides;

(4) All documentation has been submitted, accepted, processed and acted upon by the Department;

(5) One year from the date of execution of the power of attorney; or

(6) The personal power of attorney terminates.

(c) Unless the personal power of attorney otherwise provides, an agent’s authority is exercisable until the authority terminates under subsection (b) of this section, notwithstanding a lapse of time since the execution of the personal power of attorney.

(d) Termination of an agent’s authority or of a personal power of attorney is not effective as to the agent or another person that, without actual knowledge of the termination, acts in good faith under the personal power of attorney. An act so performed, unless otherwise invalid or unenforceable, binds the principal and the principal’s successors in interest.

(e) The execution of a personal power of attorney does not revoke a personal power of attorney previously executed by the principal unless the subsequent personal power of attorney provides that the previous personal power of attorney is revoked or that all other personal powers of attorney are revoked.
21 Del. C. § 6812 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 68 / Section 6812
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        6812. Special vehicles.
Status: in_force

The owner of a specially constructed or reconstructed OHV may make application, accompanied by the required fees, in such form as may be prescribed by the Department, for a special vehicle identifying number. The owner shall furnish such information as will satisfy the Department that the person is the owner, whereupon the Department shall assign a special vehicle identification number for the vehicle. The owner shall cause said number to be affixed as directed by the Department. Such special number shall be regarded as the permanent vehicle identification number of said vehicle.
21 Del. C. § 2140U — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 21 / Subchapter II / Section 2140U
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        2140U. Delawareâs celebration of Americaâs 250th anniversary special license plate [Expires Dec. 31, 2026, pursuant to 85 Del. Laws, c. 219, Â 1].
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of any vehicle described in subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles (“Division”) for a special Delaware 250 license plate. The Division shall issue the plate only if the Division receives at least 200 applications for the plate.

(b) This section only applies to the following:

(1) A private passenger vehicle.

(2) Subject to paragraph (b)(2)b. of this section, a motor vehicle or trailer with a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating (“GVWR”) of 26,000 pounds or less.

a. The motor vehicle or trailer described in this paragraph (b)(2) may be owned by an individual or an artificial entity, including a corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, society, or joint-stock company.

b. A motor vehicle that qualifies to register for the International Registration Plan (“IRP”), individually, or as part of a combination of vehicles, may not be issued a special plate under this section.

(c) (1) On the initial application for a plate to be issued under this section, a 1-time fee of $50, which includes an administrative fee of $15, is required in addition to the annual registration fee required by this title.

(2) The initial application fee under paragraph (c)(1) of this section is required for any person applying for the plate, including a member of a nonprofit organization, even if the member is exempt from registration fees under § 2159 of this title.

(3) A replacement plate may be obtained on payment of a fee to be set by the Division, which must cover the cost of the plate.

(d) The Division shall deposit the 1-time administrative fee collected under subsection (c) of this section into a special fund and use the fund for the purpose of promoting the sale of the plate and administering this section. Proceeds remaining after the Division has covered the costs of promoting the sale of the plate and administering this section must be applied under subsection (e) of this section.

(e) (1) The funds derived by the State from the portion of the 1-time fee of $50 under subsection (c) of this section, other than the funds spent by the Division under subsection (d) of this section, must be deposited by the Division with the State Treasurer and must be specifically set aside in the name of Delaware 250 Fund for use by Delaware 250 in support of Delaware’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

(2) Delaware 250 may determine how to spend the moneys in the Delaware 250 Fund, including which expenditures support Delaware’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

(f) The design for all plates issued under this section must be submitted by Delaware 250 for final color and design approval by the Division, and are subject to the following:

(1) The wording, “The First State”, may be dropped and substituted with the wording “Delaware 250”.

(2) A plate may not be solely black and white in color.

(3) The Division may refuse any design that it believes would cause a public safety enforcement problem.

(g) The numbers, letters, or both, assigned will be the same as the license plate assigned to the owner’s vehicle at the time of the application for the plate.

(h) The Division may promulgate regulations as required to administer this section.
21 Del. C. § 8606 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 86 / Section 8606
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        8606. Recordkeeping; use of vehicle in car sharing.
Status: in_force

A peer-to-peer car sharing program shall collect and verify records pertaining to the use of a vehicle, including times used, car sharing period pick-up and drop-off locations, fees paid by the shared vehicle driver, and revenues received by the shared vehicle owner, and provide that information upon request to the shared vehicle owner, the shared vehicle owner’s insurer, the shared vehicle driver, or the shared vehicle driver’s insurer to facilitate a claim coverage investigation, settlement, negotiation, or litigation. The peer-to-peer car sharing program shall retain the records for a time period not less than 4 years.
21 Del. C. § 6412 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 64 / Section 6412
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        6412. Certification by person exercising powers of attorney.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who exercises a power of attorney under both §§ 6410 and 6411 of this title must complete a certification that the person has disclosed on the title document the mileage as it was provided to the person on the power of attorney form, and that upon examination of the title and any reassignment documents, the mileage disclosure made on the title pursuant to the power of attorney is greater than that previously stated on the title and reassignment documents. This certification shall be under part C of the same form as the powers of attorney executed under §§ 6410 and 6411 of this title and shall include:

(1) The signature and printed name of the person exercising the power of attorney;

(2) The address of the person exercising the power of attorney; and

(3) The date of the certification.

(b) If the mileage reflected by the transferor on the power of attorney is less than that previously stated on the title and any reassignment documents, the power of attorney shall be void.
21 Del. C. § 404 — Delaware Code / Title 21 / Chapter 4 / Subchapter I / Section 404
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        404. Declarations of extent of reciprocity; when.
Status: in_force

In the absence of an agreement or arrangement with another jurisdiction, the Secretary of Transportation may examine the laws and requirements of such jurisdiction and declare the extent and nature of exemptions, benefits and privileges to be extended to vehicles properly registered or licensed or licensed drivers in such other jurisdiction, or to the owners of such vehicles, which shall, in the judgment of the Secretary of Transportation, be in the best interest of this State and the citizens thereof and which shall be fair and equitable to this State and the citizens thereof, and all of the same shall be determined on the basis and recognition of the benefits which accrue to the economy of this State from the uninterrupted flow of commerce.