2013 House Bill 5080

Increase penalties for harming "vulnerable roadway user"

Introduced in the House

Oct. 15, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Ed McBroom (R-108)

To authorize enhanced penalties for a driver who commits a moving violation that causes injury or death to a “vulnerable roadway user” (who is not violating the rules of the road), meaning a pedestrian, someone using a non-motorized device like a bicycle or skateboard, a wheelchair or electric wheelchair user, or the rider of an electric bicycle with less than one horsepower (but not a gasoline-powered bicycle with less than one horsepower). The additional penalties would be $1,000 and 93 days in jail if the violation causes “serious impairment;” $2,000 and one year if it causes death; and up to 15 years and $7,500 for a death caused by reckless driving.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

Oct. 16, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.