The bill amends Section 31-27-4 of the General Laws in Chapter 31-27, which pertains to "Motor Vehicle Offenses." It introduces new legal language to clarify the penalties for reckless driving and related offenses against public safety. Specifically, the bill establishes that a person who operates a motor vehicle recklessly, endangering public safety or attempting to evade law enforcement, will face a misdemeanor charge for their first conviction and a felony charge for any second or subsequent convictions.

The changes include the insertion of two distinct subsections that outline these penalties: (1) a misdemeanor for the first conviction; and (2) a felony for the second and each subsequent conviction. This amendment aims to provide clearer legal definitions and consequences for reckless driving offenses. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
555: 31-27-4