This bill amends the penalties for driving a vehicle at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour, enhancing the consequences for such reckless behavior. The current law, which previously categorized driving at 100 miles per hour or greater as a violation, has been revised to establish a separate and more severe penalty structure. Under the new provisions, individuals caught driving at this speed will face a minimum fine of $750 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, along with a license revocation period of 90 days for the first offense and up to one year for subsequent offenses. The previous penalties for reckless driving have also been adjusted, with the minimum fine for the first offense set at $500 and for subsequent offenses at $750, along with a 60-day license revocation for the first offense.

The bill also includes a deletion of the previous language that grouped driving at 100 miles per hour with other reckless driving behaviors, thereby creating a distinct category for high-speed violations. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. The fiscal impact of the bill is currently indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems, potentially influencing costs related to prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole for the state and local governments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:79