ROAD Act

This bill would change federal law to give drivers a new legal defense if a crash or similar motor vehicle incident involves someone who is later convicted of rioting. In plain terms, it creates a shield that drivers could use in criminal or civil cases tied to that incident. The idea is that if the other party in the incident is found guilty of riot, the driver may be able to avoid charges or liability connected to what happened. This change would be written into Title 18 of the U.S. Code, under a new section about motor vehicle incidents and riot convictions.

Key points

• Who is affected: Drivers involved in motor vehicle incidents, and people involved in those incidents who are convicted of rioting.
• What changes: Creates a legal defense for the driver in related criminal or civil cases when the other party is convicted of riot.
• Where in law: Added to federal criminal code (Title 18) as a new section focused on motor vehicle incidents tied to riot convictions.