Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death.

New York A03344 amends the vehicle and traffic law and the criminal procedure law to increase penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death. The bill introduces higher fines and potential felony charges for repeat offenders. It also allows for the transfer of certain cases to family court under specific conditions. The changes aim to deter individuals from fleeing accident scenes, especially when fatalities occur.

Increases penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death.

New York A03344 amends the vehicle and traffic law and the criminal procedure law to increase penalties for leaving the scene of an accident involving a death. The bill introduces higher fines and potential felony charges for repeat offenders. It also allows for the transfer of certain cases to family court under specific conditions. The changes aim to deter individuals from fleeing accident scenes, especially when fatalities occur.