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Bill would make going 30+ mph over limit an alternative reckless-driving offense
Summary
SB 5,890 would add driving more than 30 mph above the posted speed limit as an alternative way to commit reckless driving (a gross misdemeanor). Traffic-safety groups and law-enforcement associations supported the bill, citing speed’s role in fatalities; lawmakers asked about officer discretion and unintended consequences.
Senate Bill 5,890 would create an alternative statutory basis for reckless driving by making driving more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit a strict-liability basis for a gross misdemeanor.
Maya Aita, committee staff, explained the bill would add an alternative means of committing reckless driving and noted that reckless driving is currently a gross misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in…
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