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The act aims to deter drivers from leaving the scene of accidents involving cyclists or pedestrians by increasing the minimum prison sentence. It was passed unanimously by the Senate and House and is awaiting the governor's signature.
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Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act: Creates "Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act"; requires driver of vehicle involved in crash that results in serious bodily injury to person to immediately stop vehicle & remain at scene of crash; provides penalties. Effective Date: July 1, 2014.
Jul 1, 2014 · HB 55: Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act. Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act; Creates "Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act"; requires driver of vehicle involved in crash that results in serious bodily injury to person to immediately stop vehicle & remain at scene of crash; provides penalties.
The Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act imposes a mandatory minimum of four years for a driver convicted of leaving the scene of a crash resulting in a fatality. Hit-and-Run Penalties. If you are involved in a crash, stay at the scene and call for help. It’s not just the law – you could save a life.
Jun 24, 2014 · Drivers Leaving the Scene of a Crash; Creating the “Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act”; requiring the driver of a vehicle involved in a crash that results in serious bodily injury to a person to immediately stop the vehicle and remain at the scene of the crash; providing that a person commits a felony of the second degree if he or she fails ...
DateChamberAction8/19/2013Senate• Filed9/11/2013Senate• Referred to Transportation; Criminal ...12/19/2013Senate• On Committee agenda-- Transportation, ...1/9/2014Senate• CS by Transportation; YEAS 10 NAYS 0 ...Jul 17, 2014 · Two years after the hit-and-run accident that killed cyclist Aaron Cohen was killed, the Florida Legislature passed a bill with tougher penalties for drivers who flee the scene.
The bill creates the “Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act.” The bill addresses a perceived or potential incentive in current law to leave the scene of a crash by: Punishing leaving the scene of a crash resulting in serious bodily injury to a person as a second degree felony, rather than a third degree felony;
