HF 2497: Relating to drivers who fail to slow or stop when approaching a school bus displaying flashing lights or a stop signal arm, and providing penalties

What it does

Current law requires the driver of any vehicle who knows or has reason to believe that the driver’s vehicle was involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person to immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible and if able, return to and remain at the scene of the accident. In addition, if the driver leaves the scene of an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person without knowledge or reason to believe that the driver’s vehicle was involved in the accident, and later discovers that the driver’s vehicle may have been involved in an accident that resulted in injury to or death of a person, the driver must, as soon as reasonably possible, make a good-faith effort to immediately contact emergency services or make a 911 call and provide the dispatcher with any requested information and the location and possible time of the accident.

In plain words

1. February 14, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee