Establishes presumptions for reckless driving and adds a vehicular violence awareness component to pre-licensing courses.
The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to establish presumptions for reckless driving, including a rebuttable presumption that a driver acted with criminal negligence if they caused serious physical injury or death. It also mandates a vehicular violence awareness component in pre-licensing courses, focusing on dangers to pedestrians, bicyclists, and other non-motorized vehicles. The insurance law is amended to allow premium reductions for completing certain defensive driving courses.
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