New York A03172 amends the vehicle and traffic law to redefine reckless driving and adds a new section to the penal law regarding criminal negligence.

New York A03172 amends the vehicle and traffic law by redefining reckless driving to include actions that unreasonably interfere with the use of public highways, endanger users, or are reckless under penal law. Violators of this provision will be guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill also amends the penal law by adding a new section that allows for a finding of criminal negligence involving the use of a motor vehicle in cases of homicide or assault if the person was recklessly driving. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A03172 amends the vehicle and traffic law to redefine reckless driving and adds a new section to the penal law regarding criminal negligence.

New York A03172 amends the vehicle and traffic law by redefining reckless driving to include actions that unreasonably interfere with the use of public highways, endanger users, or are reckless under penal law. Violators of this provision will be guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill also amends the penal law by adding a new section that allows for a finding of criminal negligence involving the use of a motor vehicle in cases of homicide or assault if the person was recklessly driving. This act takes effect immediately.