HB 3199 - DIGEST

Declares that a person is guilty of reckless driving in the first degree if he or she drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property and exhibits the effects of having consumed liquor or an illegal drug. Violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year and by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.

Requires the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving to be suspended by the department for not less than sixty days.

Provides that a person is guilty of reckless driving in the second degree if, under circumstances not constituting reckless driving in the first degree, he or she drives any vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment of not more than one year and by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars.

Requires the license or permit to drive or any nonresident privilege of any person convicted of reckless driving to be suspended by the department for not less than thirty days.