Bill > S1890

This bill proposes to increase the penalties for motorists who violate the right-of-way of others, leading to serious injury or death. Specifically, it amends existing law to raise the fine for such violations from thirty-five dollars to two hundred dollars. Furthermore, it introduces new penalties based on the severity of the outcome: a two hundred dollar fine and a minimum thirty-day license suspension if another person is injured, a five hundred dollar fine and a minimum ninety-day license suspension if another person suffers serious bodily injury (defined as injury involving unconsciousness, extreme pain, disfigurement, loss of function, or substantial risk of death), and a one thousand dollar fine and a minimum one hundred eighty-day license suspension if another person dies as a result of the violation. These penalties are in addition to any other existing punishments.