Vulnerable Road Users Moves Forward
April 7th, 2015 by Mike Vasilinda
Drivers who hurt bicyclists, motorcyclists, or pedestrians could face tougher penalties under legislation approved by a Senate Committee at the state Capitol today. The legislation redefines the term vulnerable users and adds penalties and court appearances when a driver of a car hurts a vu;nearby user. Trish Kelly traveled from Naples to speak for the legislation because her husband is still suffering after being hit by a car last year.
“And the police officer only issued an unlawful passing citation and the man only paid a $170 dollar fine and went on his way. And my husband is still in severe pain. Its a year later. He went from state champ to crippled up and no justice was served” says Kelly.
Hurting a second vulnerable user with five years becomes a misdemeanor under the legislation and could carry up to a year in jail.
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