Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or a bicycle with electric assist.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or a bicycle with electric assist. Specifically, it elevates the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the second degree to a class A misdemeanor and in the first degree to a class E felony. Additionally, it increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving a bicycle with electric assist without reporting in the second degree to a class A misdemeanor.

Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or a bicycle with electric assist.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or a bicycle with electric assist. Specifically, it elevates the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the second degree to a class A misdemeanor and in the first degree to a class E felony. Additionally, it increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident involving a bicycle with electric assist without reporting in the second degree to a class A misdemeanor.