Bill > SB41

This bill, requested by the department of safety, amends the penalties for reckless driving, specifically targeting those who drive at speeds of 100 miles per hour or greater. Previously, driving at such speeds was included under the general reckless driving statute, but this bill creates a separate category for it. Under the new provisions, driving 100 mph or faster will result in a minimum fine of $750 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, along with a license revocation of at least 90 days for the first offense and up to a year for subsequent offenses. These penalties are more severe than the previous minimums for general reckless driving, which were a $500 fine for a first offense and a 60-day license revocation. The bill also clarifies that subsequent offenses for general reckless driving will have increased minimum fines and longer revocation periods, from 60 days to one year. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Justice

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=946&inflect=2