NY S03313

Creates five new dangerous driving crimes (fifth through first degree) in the Penal Law, classified as misdemeanor or felony offenses depending on severity.

Dangerous driving in the fifth degree (Class A misdemeanor): Operating a motor vehicle in violation of specified traffic laws after two convictions within 18 months of the same violations, causing physical injury to another person.

Dangerous driving in the fourth degree (Class E felony): Knowingly operating a motor vehicle while having three or more active suspensions on separate dates for failure to answer, appear, or pay fines, causing physical injury to another person.

Dangerous driving in the third degree (Class D felony): Either knowingly operating with ten or more suspensions causing serious physical injury, or operating after two prior convictions within 18 months causing serious physical injury.

Dangerous driving in the second degree (Class C felony) and first degree (Class B felony): Operating with ten or more suspensions or prior violations while causing death of another person, with the first degree offense applying specifically to suspension violations resulting in death.