Signed by Governor Spencer Cox

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the maximum fine for driving over 100mph and authorizes police seizure of vehicles if used for street racing.

Highlights:

• Specifies reckless driving “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property” (UT Code 41-6a-528(2)).

• Defines driving faster than 105 MPH as reckless driving (UT Code 41-6a-528(2)(a)).

• Authorizes courts to impose fines >150% greater than suggested fine (UT Code 41-6a-601(4)(b)).

• Increases misdemeanor classification for speed contests, now Class A (UT Code 41-6a-606(3)(a)).

• Defines blocking highway as Class B misdemeanor (UT Code 41-6a-606(3)(b)).

• Authorizes seizure of violating vehicles (UT Code 41-6a-606(5)).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that increases the maximum fine for driving over 100mph and authorizes police seizure of vehicles if used for street racing.

Highlights:

• Specifies reckless driving “willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property” (UT Code 41-6a-528(2)).

• Defines driving faster than 105 MPH as reckless driving (UT Code 41-6a-528(2)(a)).

• Authorizes courts to impose fines >150% greater than suggested fine (UT Code 41-6a-601(4)(b)).

• Increases misdemeanor classification for speed contests, now Class A (UT Code 41-6a-606(3)(a)).

• Defines blocking highway as Class B misdemeanor (UT Code 41-6a-606(3)(b)).

• Authorizes seizure of violating vehicles (UT Code 41-6a-606(5)).

Full Bill Text