Grants the court an additional sentencing option of impoundment of the vehicle operated by a person convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while ability impaired (DWAI), for definite periods of time depending on the seriousness of the crime; establishes procedure for impounding vehicles driven while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and for the redemption of such vehicles following such impoundment.
Relates to sanctions and penalties for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol; creates new offenses of criminal intoxication and aggravated criminal intoxication; provides for stiffer penalties for such violations; makes all violations felonies.
Designates a bridge on state Route 22, crossing over interstate eighty-seven in the town of Chesterfield, county of Essex as the "Lance Cpl. Scott Lee Schultz Memorial Bridge".
Allows for individuals to enroll in the national bone marrow donor program at the time of application for or renewal of a driver's license or non-driver identification card; directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to develop license application and renewal forms, and directions accompanying such forms to advise applicants of the existence of the national marrow donor program and to provide an opportunity for applicants to enroll in such national marrow donor program.
Requires the addition of fog lines on all state highways and other public ways under the jurisdiction of the department of transportation when such highway or public way is repaved.
Requires transportation network companies to notify passengers who have reported an incident of sexual assault that occurred during a TNC prearranged trip that the TNC will not report such incident to law enforcement; requires TNCs to advise every passenger that reports an incident of sexual assault that occurred during a TNC prearranged trip of their right to make a report to local law enforcement or the state police.
Requires in every shopping center or facility that has over one hundred off street parking spaces that at least one percent of the spaces, or five such spaces, whichever is less, shall be a handicapped parking space equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
Relates to requiring the department of transportation to prepare a plan for every public transportation system to be eligible to receive operating assistance in the purchase of new zero-emission buses or vehicles.
Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.
Prohibits operation of a motor vehicle on any highway in this state equipped with a radar device commonly known as a PHAZER II connected to a power source; provides for use of rebuttable presumption.
Requires pre-trip safety briefings by drivers of stretch limousines; directs the commissioner of DMV to establish content for safety briefings to be made to passengers and requires drivers to demonstrate proficiency in providing briefings.