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3 Co-sponsors
History
- Enacting clause stricken
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Companion bill
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Increases penalties and requires imprisonment for leaving the scene of an incident without reporting; presumption of avoiding prosecution for DUI
In Senate Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Ruben Diaz
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:A326
Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing penalties and requiring imprisonment for leaving the scene of an inci- dent without reporting
Purpose or general idea of bill
To establish greater penalties for traffic law violation in accordance with leaving the scene of an incident without reporting or providing relevant identification information. In addition, provide a section to recognize leaving the scene of an incident without reporting after consuming an alcoholic beverage or drug.
Summary of specific provisions
Amendment of Section 600 of the vehicle and traffic law; Addition of section 600-a; Amendment of Section 602 of the vehicle and traffic law.
Justification
The purpose of this bill is to further deter any person from violating the regulations of conduct required of them as a licensed driver.
Prior legislative history
2007-2008 A1728 01/09/08 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
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