Bill > HB05062

This bill proposes significant changes to motor vehicle penalties for speeding, focusing on creating more stringent consequences for drivers who exceed certain speed thresholds. Specifically, the bill establishes that drivers operating a vehicle between 86 and 99 miles per hour will be fined at least $500 and receive two points on their driver's license, while drivers exceeding 99 miles per hour will face a minimum $1,000 fine, four points on their license, and an automatic 30-day license suspension by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Additionally, the bill mandates that drivers who commit a third or subsequent violation of specific speeding or reckless driving statutes within a ten-year period will have their operator's license suspended for at least six months, without a hearing. These provisions are intended to improve public safety by creating more severe consequences for dangerous driving behaviors, with the goal of discouraging excessive speeding and potentially reducing traffic-related accidents.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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