A 5025 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Increases certain penalties for leaving scene of motor vehicle accident resulting in death or injury.

This bill increases penalties for drivers who leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident causing death or injury. It raises the fine range from $2,500-$5,000 to $5,000-$10,000, while maintaining the option of up to 180 days in jail for such offenses. Drivers convicted under this provision would face a one-year license suspension for a first offense, with permanent license loss for repeat violations. The bill directly affects anyone who departs an accident scene without fulfilling legal obligations to stop, report, and assist victims.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Introduced Nov 14, 2024 Last action Nov 14, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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Gabe Rodriguez
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