CT SB00191

Establishes a new offense for motor vehicle operators who fail to exercise reasonable care and cause serious physical injury or death to a vulnerable user of a public way, effective October 1, 2013.

Defines "vulnerable user" to include pedestrians, highway workers, people riding animals, bicyclists, people using skateboards or roller skates, agricultural tractor operators, wheelchair users, and blind people with service animals.

Defines "public way" as any state or local public highway, road, street, avenue, alley, driveway, parkway or place dedicated to public travel or use.

Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000 for operators who cause harm to vulnerable users, provided the vulnerable user exercised reasonable care.