the effective date of this section.
(l) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words or phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Traffic barrier." A concrete, metal or plastic structure
that establishes a temporary travel lane or provides for a
separation between motor vehicles and areas in which workers are
present. This term does not include traffic cones or barrels.
Section 5. Section 3714 of Title 75 is amended to read:
§ 3714. Careless driving.
(a) General rule.--Any person who drives a vehicle in
careless disregard for the safety of persons or property is
guilty of careless driving, a summary offense.
(b) Unintentional death.--[If] Except as provided in
subsection (b.1), if the person who violates this section
unintentionally causes the death of another person as a result
of the violation, the person shall, upon conviction, be
sentenced to pay a fine of $500.
(b.1) Death involving a vulnerable highway user.--If the
person who violates this section causes the death of a
vulnerable highway user as a result of the violation, the person
shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more
than $10,000.
(c) Serious bodily injury.--[If] Except as provided in
subsection (c.1), if the person who violates this section
unintentionally causes the serious bodily injury of another
person as a result of the violation, the person shall, upon
conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $250.
(c.1) Serious bodily injury to a vulnerable highway user.--
If the person who violates this section causes the serious
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