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Bill would make driving 30+ mph over speed limit reckless; prosecutors suggest revisions
Summary
Senate Bill 5238 would add a per se reckless-driving provision for drivers intentionally exceeding posted speed limits by more than 30 miles per hour; sponsors said it targets chronic extreme speeders while prosecutors recommended technical changes.
Senate Bill 5238 would expand the existing reckless-driving statute to include driving intentionally more than 30 miles per hour above a posted speed limit. Patrick (staff) briefed the committee that reckless driving is currently a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a fine up to $5,000, and that conviction carries a driver's-license suspension of at least 30 days.
Senator Ron…
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