NY S02114

Creates four new criminal offenses under Article 126 of the Penal Law: serious physical injury by vehicle (class B misdemeanor), aggravated serious physical injury by vehicle (class A misdemeanor), death by vehicle (class A misdemeanor), and aggravated death by vehicle (class E felony)

Defines "vehicular violence" as conduct while operating a motorized vehicle (excluding DUI) that negligently causes injury or death, with "failure to exercise due care" meaning ordinary or civil negligence

Specifies traffic infractions that can trigger charges, including running red lights, speeding, reckless driving, using mobile phones while driving, driving on sidewalks, and failing to yield to pedestrians

Aggravating factors that elevate charges include driving with a suspended/revoked license due to DUI, prior DUI conviction within 10 years, driving 20+ mph over the speed limit, committing multiple traffic infractions, or causing injury/death to multiple victims

Requires the DMV to add a mandatory "vehicular violence awareness" component to the pre-licensing course and driver's license exam, covering laws in the new Penal Law Article 126