This bill amends the penalties associated with reckless driving, specifically targeting those who drive at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The new legal language introduces a separate classification for violations involving excessive speed, stipulating that individuals caught driving at or above this threshold will face a minimum fine of $750 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, their driving privileges will be revoked for 90 days for the first offense and from 90 days to one year for subsequent offenses. This contrasts with the previous law, which included excessive speed as part of the broader reckless driving category with lower penalties.

The bill also modifies the existing penalties for reckless driving not involving excessive speed. Under the revised law, individuals found guilty of reckless driving will incur a minimum fine of $500 for the first offense and $750 for subsequent offenses, with license revocation periods of 60 days for the first offense and from 60 days to one year for subsequent offenses. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026. Overall, the bill aims to enhance road safety by imposing stricter penalties on high-speed driving, which is considered a serious traffic offense.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:79