Bill > H3058

This bill aims to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users, defined as pedestrians or individuals operating bicycles, handcycles, tricycles, skateboards, roller skates, in-line skates, or non-motorized scooters, by increasing penalties for certain traffic violations. Specifically, it proposes to add provisions that impose higher fines, ranging from an additional ten thousand dollars to a minimum of six thousand dollars and a maximum of ten thousand dollars depending on the specific offense, when the victim is a vulnerable user. Furthermore, individuals convicted of such violations will be required to complete a traffic safety class focused on interactions between motorized vehicles and vulnerable users, and perform up to 100 hours of community service related to driver improvement and public education on traffic safety. The bill also expands the scope of existing laws to include reckless or negligent operation of a motor vehicle that endangers the lives or safety of the public, particularly when a vulnerable user is involved.