SB 529 — Rules of the Road; commit the offense of felony hit and run; provide for offense of homicide by vehicle, vessel
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the uniform rules of the road, so as to provide for an offense of homicide by vehicle where a person has committed the offense of felony hit and run and the accident therefrom resulted in the death of the person; to provide that a person who fails to stop and render aid under certain circumstances has committed the offense of hit and run; to amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions pertaining to the registration, operation, and sale of watercraft, so as to provide for an offense of homicide by vessel where a person has operated a vessel in such a manner as to cause a collision or accident and knowingly fails to stop and attempt to render assistance; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability and an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Senate Date Signed by Governor