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SB 556 Reckless driving; violation of right-of-way resulting in death of another.

Introduced by: Mark D. Obenshain | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Reckless driving; violation of right-of-way resulting in death of another.  Provides that a person is guilty of reckless driving if he violates the right-of-way of any motor vehicle causing the death of another.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Reckless driving; violation of right-of-way resulting in death of another.  Provides that a person is guilty of reckless driving if he violates the right-of-way of any motor vehicle causing the death of another. The court must sentence the driver to 90 days in jail and suspend his driver's license for not less than six months or more than three years, although the court may suspend the penalties if the person completes 24 or more hours of community service.