Increases penalty for reckless vehicular homicide committed when driving while intoxicated under certain circumstances.

Summary

The bill amends New Jersey’s reckless vehicular homicide law to impose harsher prison terms and longer driver‑license suspensions when a death occurs while the driver is intoxicated, particularly in school zones, school crossings, or construction areas. It also adds new factors—such as extreme sleep deprivation, handheld phone use, or lane violations—that can be used to infer reckless driving. The changes are intended to deter drunk driving that endangers vulnerable populations.

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