Bill > H1707

This bill amends Chapter 90 of Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that specifically addresses reckless evasion of a police officer while operating a motor vehicle. Under this proposed law, any person who intentionally flees or attempts to elude a police officer with a willful or wanton disregard for safety can be punished by a fine ranging from $100 to $1,000, imprisonment for six months to two years, or both. Additionally, the bill mandates a 60-day driver's license suspension for anyone convicted under this provision. The bill defines "willful or wanton disregard for safety" as including scenarios where the driver causes property damage or commits three or more moving violations while fleeing from a police officer. This legislation aims to create a specific legal consequence for dangerous vehicular evasion, emphasizing public safety and deterring individuals from engaging in high-risk driving behavior when attempting to avoid law enforcement.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1707