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CS/CS/HB 1133 — Violations Against Vulnerable Road Users
by Judiciary Committee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; and Reps. Redondo, Smith, and others (CS/SB 1528 by Transportation Committee and Senator Collins)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Transportation Committee (TR)
The bill provides that a person who commits a moving violation that causes serious bodily injury to a vulnerable road user must pay a fine of not less than $1,500, and attend a DHSMV-approved driver improvement course relating to the rights of vulnerable road users relative to vehicles on the roadway. The bill also requires a court to revoke the person’s driver license for at least three months.
The bill provides that a person who commits a moving violation that causes the death of a vulnerable road user must pay a fine of not less than $5,000, and attend a DHSMV-approved driver improvement course relating to the rights of vulnerable road users relative to vehicles on the roadway. The bill also requires a court to revoke the person’s driver license for at least one year.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2024.
Vote: Senate 40-0; House 109-0