Makes it a Class 2 misdemeanor, which must include a $500 fine and upon conviction, revocation of the violator's driver's license or commercial driver's license for 90 days, when a person fails to yield and the offense results in serious bodily injury but not death (currently, just provides for a $500 fine and suspension of license for 90 days) under GS 20-160.1. Effective December 1, 2024, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Effective July 1, 2024, appropriates from the General Fund to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) $100,000 in nonrecurring funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to cover any nonrecurring costs incurred by AOC from enforcing the act.
Bill Summaries: H 968 INCREASE PUNISHMENT FOR FAILURE TO YIELD.
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Bill H 968 (2023-2024)Summary date: May 1 2024 - View Summary