Vehicle Laws - Reckless Driving - Excessive Speeding
Sponsor: Benjamin F. Kramer (District 19)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 1/27 at 11:00 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that a person who drives 20 miles per hour or more above the maximum speed limit is guilty of reckless driving; and establishing that a person charged with reckless driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 7Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sawyer, Kennneth | ABATE of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Townsend, John | American Automobile Association/Mid-Atlantic | Oral |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Col. Kevin | Maryland Chiefs of Police Association | Oral |
| FAV | Seng, John | Maryland Coalition For Highway Safety | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Henry, Kenniss | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Kramer, Senator Kramerlegislator | Individual | Position only |