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NY's Lenient Pedestrian Laws
- In New York City, only about 5% of drivers who kill pedestrians are arrested.
- New York has the narrowest legal standards for vehicular manslaughter compared to other states.
Accidental Gun vs. Car Recklessness
- An accidental shooting is heavily criminalized because it's uncommon and seen as reckless.
- Traffic accidents are often viewed as potentially innocent, so drivers fear harsher penalties.
High Pedestrian Fatality Rate in NYC
- Pedestrian deaths account for 52% of traffic fatalities in NYC versus 14% nationally.
- Most drivers involved in pedestrian fatalities in NYC face little to no charges despite high pedestrian death rates.