NJ S4758

Upgrades reckless vehicular homicide from a second-degree crime to a first-degree crime when the driver is intoxicated (or refuses a sobriety test) and the incident occurs within a highway construction zone or designated safe corridor

First-degree crime carries 10-20 years imprisonment and fines up to $200,000, compared to 5-10 years and up to $150,000 for second-degree crimes

Current law already provides first-degree penalties for intoxicated drivers committing reckless vehicular homicide in school crossings or within 1,000 feet of school property

"Highway construction or repair" areas are defined as segments marked by traffic control devices indicating ongoing construction, reconstruction, repair, or maintenance operations

"Safe corridors" are highway segments designated by the Commissioner of Transportation based on accident rates, fatalities, traffic volume, and other safety criteria