Rhode Island H8100 increases penalties for driving offenses resulting in serious bodily injury or death.

Rhode Island H8100 amends existing laws to establish a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses that result in serious bodily injury or death. The bill revises penalties for offenses such as reckless driving, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and license suspension or revocation. The bill applies to drivers involved in accidents with pedestrians or cyclists. The changes take effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H8100 increases penalties for driving offenses resulting in serious bodily injury or death.

Rhode Island H8100 amends existing laws to establish a single, increased range of penalties for all driving offenses that result in serious bodily injury or death. The bill revises penalties for offenses such as reckless driving, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Penalties include imprisonment, fines, and license suspension or revocation. The bill applies to drivers involved in accidents with pedestrians or cyclists. The changes take effect upon passage.