The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7260, aims to address excessive reckless driving by prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle at speeds exceeding one hundred miles per hour on public highways, certain municipal roads, parking areas for ten or more cars, private roads with established speed limits, and 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 forty-eight hours. The vehicle owner can reclaim it after this period by paying the associated towing and storage costs.

Additionally, the bill outlines penalties for violations, stipulating that first-time offenders may face fines ranging from one hundred to three hundred dollars, imprisonment for up to thirty days, or both. For subsequent offenses, the fines increase to a maximum of six hundred dollars, with potential imprisonment of up to one year or both penalties. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter consequences for excessive speeding.