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NJ A5487
Increases certain penalties for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.
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Introduced
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
In Committee
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill increases the penalties for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury. Under current law, a driver who knowingly leaves the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury is subject to a fine of between $2,500 to $5,000, or imprisonment for 180 days, or both. This bill would increase the fine for any driver who knowingly leaves the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury to between $5,000 to $10,000.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalties for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury. Under current law, a driver who knowingly leaves the scene of such an accident is subject to a fine of $2,500 to $5,000 or up to 180 days of imprisonment. This bill would increase the fine to $5,000 to $10,000 for any driver who knowingly leaves the scene of an accident resulting in death or injury.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/17/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5487_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A9999/5487_I1.PDF |
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