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Committee hears bill to escalate penalties for repeat reckless and aggressive drivers after Montgomery County officer's injury
Summary
House Bill 744 would expand and stiffen penalties for reckless, negligent and aggressive driving, including making driving 30 mph over the limit a per se reckless driving violation and increasing fines and license points. Testimony included the injured officer, county officials and victims' families urging stronger deterrents.
House Bill 744, presented to the House Environment and Transportation Committee on Feb. 13, would increase criminal and administrative penalties for reckless, negligent and aggressive driving and expand the list of offenses that can trigger an aggressive‑driving charge.
Sponsor Delegate Greg Williams said the bill aims to curb a pattern of dangerous driving and cited a high‑profile incident in Montgomery County. "The bill would tighten up the law regarding reckless, negligent, and aggressive driving by holding drivers accountable for their dangerous driving behaviors," Williams said.
Major changes described in testimony include: - A per se reckless driving standard when a driver exceeds the posted limit by 30 miles per hour; penalty provisions cited in…
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