Motor Vehicles - Reckless Driving and Aggressive Driving - Penalties
Sponsor: Mark Edelson (District 46)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the penalties that may be imposed for reckless driving and aggressive driving to include a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days or both, and for a subsequent offense occurring within 3 years of a prior conviction, a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Giordano, Hassan | State's Attorney for Baltimore City | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Edelson, Delegate Edelsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Thompson, Brian | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Hilliard, Elizabeth | Maryland Office of the Public Defender | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Clark, Rachellobbyist | Evans & Associates, LLC | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89…