HI HB2186

Requires drivers to stop and remain stopped for pedestrians in crosswalks when a pedestrian is upon, entering, or within one lane of the driver's half of the roadway, and not proceed until the pedestrian has cleared the lane of travel and any adjacent lane.

Creates new criminal offense of negligent injury to a pedestrian in a crosswalk in the first degree (class C felony) for causing serious bodily injury, and second degree (misdemeanor) for causing bodily injury.

Establishes failure to stop for a blind or visually impaired pedestrian as a misdemeanor punishable by fines of $500-$1,000, up to six months imprisonment, or both.

Increases crosswalk violation fines from $150 to $250 for first offense, $300 to $500 for second offense within one year, and $1,000 to $1,500 for third or subsequent offenses.

Doubles all penalties for crosswalk violations occurring within a school zone, including fines and license revocation periods.