2009 Senate Bill 529

Increase penalties for harming vulnerable roadway user

Introduced in the Senate

May 5, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To authorize enhanced penalties for a motorist who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a vulnerable roadway user, meaning a pedestrian or person using a non-motorized device like a bicycle or skateboard. The additional penalties would be $1,000 and one year in prison for causing an injury, and up to 15 years and $7,500 for a death.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary