New York S04185 increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting to a class E felony.

New York S04185 amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting. A violation resulting in serious physical injury now constitutes a class E felony, punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand nor more than five thousand dollars. If the violation results in death, it becomes a class D felony, with a fine of not less than two thousand nor more than five thousand dollars. The act takes effect on the first of November following its enactment.

New York S04185 increases the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting to a class E felony.

New York S04185 amends the vehicle and traffic law to increase the penalty for leaving the scene of an accident without reporting. A violation resulting in serious physical injury now constitutes a class E felony, punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand nor more than five thousand dollars. If the violation results in death, it becomes a class D felony, with a fine of not less than two thousand nor more than five thousand dollars. The act takes effect on the first of November following its enactment.