Inadequate insurance in an accident - Penalty

(a) When the operator of any motor vehicle is involved in a motor vehicle accident in this state and the vehicle or the operator while driving the vehicle is found not to be adequately insured, as required by § 27-22-104(a)(1) , the operator shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) In addition, if a person is convicted of driving an inadequately insured vehicle that has been involved in an accident under subsection (a) of this section, the court may order that the vehicle be impounded until proof of vehicle insurance coverage is made to the court. The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be responsible for all costs of impoundment. Acts 1993, No. 411, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 3; 2007, No. 485, §§ 6, 9. (a) When the operator of any motor vehicle is involved in a motor vehicle accident in this state and the vehicle or the operator while driving the vehicle is found not to be adequately insured, as required by § 27-22-104(a)(1) , the operator shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (b) In addition, if a person is convicted of driving an inadequately insured vehicle that has been involved in an accident under subsection (a) of this section, the court may order that the vehicle be impounded until proof of vehicle insurance coverage is made to the court. The owner of the vehicle impounded shall be responsible for all costs of impoundment. Acts 1993, No. 411, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 3; 2007, No. 485, §§ 6, 9.