According to Which Car, the state will impose heftier penalties for those involved in fatal crashes, making death or serious harm as a result of careless vehicle use a mid-tier indictable offense. In the past, the maximum penalty for such an indictment would be 12 months, but that has now increased to as much as five years for a basic charge, and if the offense is aggravated (meaning that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or other drugs), the penalty can be as high as seven years, along with a three-year license suspension.
“These reforms will ensure [that] people who drive ultra high-powered vehicles take greater responsibility for their actions while making sure that authorities have the power to prosecute those who flout our road laws and put others’ lives at risk,” said the state attorney-general, Kyam Maher.
We think this is a brilliant idea, and we sincerely hope other states follow suit, including our 50. We can start with Mustang drivers.