Sentences with phrase «license of the negligent driver»

Different infractions are penalized by adding a certain number of points on the drivers license of the negligent driver.

Not exact matches

The driver was found guilty of leaving the scene of an accident involving death, criminally negligent homicide and careless driving causing death — and was sentenced to only 90 days in jail, five years probation and a one - year suspended license.

While it is the role of criminal courts to punish the negligent driver responsible for the accident by revoking their license, issuing fines and even sentencing the drunk driver to jail or prison time, these rulings do nothing to compensate victims and their families for injuries and damages.

«(a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case of conviction for: (1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.»

The DMV has the right to name you a negligent driver with the combination of penalties including revocation of the driver's license, paying hefty fines, and sending you to a traffic school to rectify problems of the road.