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Tougher Penalties for Hit and Run Drivers

Florida Drivers pay attention!!

A bill was just signed into law 06/24/14 and became effective 07/01/14 known as the “Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act.” This new law concerns duties of motorists involved in car crashes; “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 to stop the vehicle and remain at the scene of the crash until specified requirements are fulfilled; requiring the court to revoke for at least 3 years the driver license of a person convicted of leaving the scene of a crash involving injury, serious bodily injury, or death, etc.”

If you have any questions about the “Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act” or any questions regarding your rights and/or obligations regarding a car accident give us a call at 727-498-8771.

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0102

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