Bill would stiffen penalties for Nevada drivers who kill, injure bicyclists, pedestrians
CARSON CITY Reckless drivers who kill or injure bicyclists and pedestrians might end up facing stiffer penalties in Nevada, including prison time.
Senate Bill 410 would make it a felony for drivers who cause the death or substantial injury to a pedestrian or bicyclist. The penalty could result in a sentence of one to six years in prison and a fine of $2,000 to $5,000.
Reckless driving is now a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and the suspension of a drivers license.
We certainly understand with every piece of legislation its not going to prevent every single crash, state Sen. Mark Manendo, D-Las Vegas, a bill sponsor, told the Assembly Transportation Committee on Tuesday. Sadly, we still have carnage on our roadways.
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