Bill > SB5890

This bill amends existing law to redefine reckless driving to include driving more than 30 miles per hour over the posted speed limit, in addition to driving with willful or wanton disregard for safety. It specifies that a violation is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine, and mandates a minimum 30-day license suspension, with provisions for credit if the charge originated from a DUI (driving under the influence) offense. The bill also introduces a new requirement for a probationary period of 150 days following the suspension, during which the driver must use a vehicle equipped with an intelligent speed assistance device, a technology that helps limit a vehicle's speed. This new provision regarding the intelligent speed assistance device will take effect on January 1, 2029, and the initial changes to the definition of reckless driving will take effect on September 1, 2026, expiring on January 1, 2029, at which point the permanent changes will be enacted.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5890&Year=2025&Initiative=false