Hit and Run Amendments

Summary

HB 421 increases the criminal penalties for drivers who leave the scene of an accident when there is property damage or injury, especially if they have prior hit‑and‑run or DUI convictions. It also broadens the circumstances under which peace officers can seize vehicles, vessels, or motors without a warrant, adding new definitions and procedural rules for impound lots. The changes aim to deter hit‑and‑run behavior and improve public safety.

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