New York S00979 establishes the offense of aggravated reckless driving and allows for vehicle seizure and forfeiture.

New York S00979 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1212-a to define the offense of aggravated reckless driving. This offense occurs when a person commits reckless driving under certain conditions, such as having a previous conviction, knowing their license is suspended, causing injury, committing multiple violations, or operating an unregistered or uninsured vehicle. Violators face a class E felony charge.

New York S00979 establishes the offense of aggravated reckless driving and allows for vehicle seizure and forfeiture.

New York S00979 amends the vehicle and traffic law by adding a new section 1212-a to define the offense of aggravated reckless driving. This offense occurs when a person commits reckless driving under certain conditions, such as having a previous conviction, knowing their license is suspended, causing injury, committing multiple violations, or operating an unregistered or uninsured vehicle. Violators face a class E felony charge.