Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist without reporting.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the first and second degrees. It also creates new offenses for leaving the scene of an accident involving a bicycle with electric assist without reporting in the first and second degrees. The penalties for these offenses are specified, with the first degree being a class E felony and the second degree being a class A misdemeanor. The bill will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.

Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter or bicycle with electric assist without reporting.

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving an electric scooter without reporting in the first and second degrees. It also creates new offenses for leaving the scene of an accident involving a bicycle with electric assist without reporting in the first and second degrees. The penalties for these offenses are specified, with the first degree being a class E felony and the second degree being a class A misdemeanor. The bill will take effect 60 days after it becomes law.