The proposed bill, House Bill No. 7260, aims to address excessive reckless driving by specifically prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour on various public and private roads, including school properties. The bill introduces new legal language that mandates police officers to impound the vehicle of any driver arrested for this violation if they have a prior conviction for the same offense. The vehicle will be impounded for a period of 48 hours, after which the owner can reclaim it by paying the associated towing and storage costs.

In terms of penalties, the bill establishes stricter fines and imprisonment terms for excessive reckless driving compared to existing reckless driving laws. For a first offense, violators will face fines ranging from $200 to $600 and up to 30 days of imprisonment, while subsequent offenses can incur fines of up to $1,000 and imprisonment for up to one year. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to enhance road safety by imposing harsher consequences for excessive speeding.