Substitute House Bill No. 7260 introduces new legislation aimed at addressing excessive reckless driving by 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 establishes that any police officer who arrests an individual for this violation, particularly if they have a prior conviction for the same offense, must impound the vehicle for a period of 48 hours. The vehicle owner can reclaim their vehicle after this period by paying all associated towing and storage costs.

The penalties for excessive reckless driving are significantly increased compared to existing reckless driving laws. For a first offense, violators face fines ranging from $200 to $600 and potential imprisonment of up to 30 days. Subsequent offenses carry even steeper penalties, with fines up to $1,000 and imprisonment of up to one year. This bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter consequences for high-speed driving.