This bill amends the penalties associated with reckless driving, specifically targeting those who drive at speeds of 100 miles per hour or greater. The new legal language introduces a separate section that establishes a minimum penalty for driving at such speeds, which includes a fine of not less than $750 for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the driver's license or operating privilege will be revoked for 90 days for the first offense and from 90 days to one year for subsequent offenses. The previous language that categorized driving at 100 miles per hour or greater as a reckless driving violation has been deleted.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the penalties for reckless driving in general, increasing the minimum fine for the first offense to $500 and for subsequent offenses to $750, with a license revocation period of 60 days for the first offense and from 60 days to one year for subsequent offenses. The changes aim to enhance the consequences for reckless driving behaviors, particularly those involving excessive speed, in order to improve public safety on the roads. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:79