This bill proposes to amend current statutes regarding restitution in cases of serious physical injury or death caused by moving violations. Specifically, it would remove the existing cap of $100,000 on restitution awards for such violations, allowing for potentially higher restitution amounts to be awarded to victims. The bill also includes conforming changes to ensure consistency within the law.

Additionally, the bill introduces new language that clarifies the conditions under which a person is guilty of causing serious physical injury or death by a moving violation, specifying that the violation must occur simultaneously with or in the course of an accident resulting in serious injury or death. The bill also modifies existing traffic signal regulations, requiring vehicles to slow to a complete stop at red signals and establishing penalties for failing to do so. Overall, these changes aim to enhance accountability for moving violations that result in serious harm.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-611
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-672
House Engrossed Version: 28-645, 28-672, 28-646, 28-3315, 28-3306