This legislation closes a loophole in New York's current law that
allows a driver who has caused injury or death to avoid punishment.

Under this amendment, drivers who act in a manner that endangers
or would be likely to endanger a pedestrian or cyclist thereby
causing physical injury or death shall be guilty of a traffic infraction.
Punishment could include a fine, a term of imprisonment of up to 15 days and/or the participation in a motor vehicle accident prevention course.