The bill amends Section 321.277 of the Iowa Code to redefine reckless driving by specifying that a person who drives a vehicle in a manner that shows willful or wanton disregard for safety, including exceeding the speed limit by 21 miles per hour or more, is guilty of reckless driving. This change replaces the term "any" with "a" in the definition of reckless driving and adds a specific threshold for excessive speed that qualifies as reckless behavior.

Additionally, the bill establishes that if reckless driving unintentionally causes the death of another person, it will be classified as a class C felony, while causing serious injury will be classified as a class D felony. This aligns with existing laws regarding vehicular homicide and serious injury, which already impose severe penalties for such offenses. The penalties for these felonies include significant prison time and fines, reflecting the bill's intent to enhance road safety and deter reckless driving behaviors.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.277