Enhancing penalties for running red lights

The Senate Judiciary Committee recently passed SF 2109, which increases penalties for drivers who kill or seriously injure someone while running a red light.

The current penalty for running a red light is a $35 fine. Under the proposed legislation, if a driver runs a red light and someone is seriously injured as a result, the driver will be subject to a fine of up to $500 and/or suspension of driving privileges for up to 90 days. If someone dies as a result of a driver running a red light, the fine can be up to $1,000 and suspension of driving privileges for up to 180 days.

Read the full bill here.