The offense of assault by auto or vessel is a crime of the third degree if you purposely drive a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and serious bodily injury results. Assault by auto is a crime of the fourth degree if you purposely drive a vehicle in an aggressive manner directed at another vehicle and bodily injury results. The term, “aggressively driving a vehicle” includes, but is not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of the vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way, or following another vehicle too closely.
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