What's happening
This bill requires that anyone convicted of striking a pedestrian while driving receives 5 points on their driving record.
Why it matters
Increases accountability for drivers. By mandating 5 points for those convicted of striking a pedestrian, the bill raises the stakes for dangerous driving, making it more likely that repeat offenders may face license suspension or higher insurance costs.
Targets specific pedestrian safety laws. The bill links the penalty specifically to violations of sections 1151 and 1151-a, which cover pedestrian right-of-way protections, signaling a focused effort to protect people crossing streets.
Potential deterrent effect. The risk of accruing significant points may encourage drivers to be more cautious around crosswalks and intersections, potentially reducing pedestrian injuries or fatalities.
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Increase Penalties for Hitting Pedestrians
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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6455
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
March 7, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. FAHY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Transportation
AN ACT in relation to penalties for striking a pedestrian crossing a street while operating a motor vehicle
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The commissioner of the department of motor vehicles is hereby directed to amend and/or adopt rules and regulations to provide that any person who is convicted or enters a guilty plea of violating section 1151 and/or 1151-a of the vehicle and traffic law shall receive 5 points on his or her driving record.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06691-01-9
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