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 section that stipulates that individuals 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 from 90 days to one year for subsequent offenses. This replaces the previous language that included reckless driving as a general offense without specific penalties for exceeding 100 miles per hour.

Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties for reckless driving by increasing the minimum fines and revocation periods. The first offense for reckless driving, not involving speeds over 100 miles per hour, will now incur a fine of at least $500 and a 60-day license revocation, while subsequent offenses will result in a fine of $750 to $1,000 and a revocation period of 60 days to one year. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to have indeterminable fiscal impacts on state and local revenue and expenditures due to the changes in penalties and enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265:79