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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Increases penalty for leaving scene of an accident without reporting to class E felony
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor William Colton
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing penalties for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting
Purpose or general idea of bill
Increases the classification of leaving the scene of an accident without reporting from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony for the first offense and from a class E felony to a class D felony on the second offense.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends paragraph c of subdivision 2 of section 600 of the vehicle and traffic law to change classification of leaving the scene of an accident without reporting from a class A misdemeanor to a class E felony for the first offense and from a class E felony to a class D felony on the second offense.
Justification
Leaving the scene of an accident is a very serious offense and should be treated as such. By increasing the penalties for such a violation we will be able to make the punishment fit the crime. Hit and run accidents are especially dangerous because if someone is hurt and the driver doesn't report it that person may not get the proper care when they need it. If we want to deter this from happening and punish those who commit this reckless act we must increase the penalties for such crimes.
Prior legislative history
2008 - A4419/Transportation 2007 - A4419/Transportation 2006 - Referred to Transportation 2005 - Referred to Transportation
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the first of November next succeeding the date on which it shall have become law.
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