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 clearly: (1) a misdemeanor for the first conviction; and (2) a felony for the second and each subsequent conviction. This amendment aims to provide a clearer legal framework for addressing reckless driving offenses and will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5900: 31-27-4