Amends TCA Title 39; Title 40 and Title 55.
Tennessee SB1678 amends existing laws to increase the penalties for individuals who fail to stop at the scene of an accident when they knew or should have reasonably known that the accident resulted in death. The bill mandates a minimum period of confinement of one year and imposes a minimum fine of $10,000 for such offenses. This legislation primarily affects drivers involved in fatal accidents who do not remain at the scene.
Tennessee SB1678 amends existing laws to increase the penalties for individuals who fail to stop at the scene of an accident when they knew or should have reasonably known that the accident resulted in death. The bill mandates a minimum period of confinement of one year and imposes a minimum fine of $10,000 for such offenses. This legislation primarily affects drivers involved in fatal accidents who do not remain at the scene.
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