Civil practice; affirmative defenses; limitation of liability for damages sustained for obstructing traffic for the obstruction of vehicle traffic, established

This bill establishes a legal defense for defendants in civil lawsuits seeking damages for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage. It applies when the plaintiff was willfully obstructing traffic - such as standing on a road, blocking vehicle movement, or endangering safety - on public streets, highways, bridges, or roads. If proven, this defense could prevent the plaintiff from recovering damages for injuries sustained during the obstruction. The bill does not change traffic laws but modifies civil court procedures for such cases.