The bill amends section 316.061 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to crashes involving only damage to vehicles or property. It authorizes the court to order a driver convicted of leaving the scene of such a crash to make restitution for the damage caused. Specifically, the new legal language allows the court to mandate that a driver who caused or contributed to the crash must compensate the owner of the damaged vehicle or property for any damage caused by their vehicle.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a $5 fee will be added to any fines imposed under this section, with the collected funds directed to the Emergency Medical Services Trust Fund. The effective date for this act is set for October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1378 Filed: 316.061
S 1378 c1: 316.061