MA H1871

Separates reckless operation of motor vehicles from other dangerous driving offenses into its own penalty structure under Chapter 90, Section 24 of Massachusetts General Laws

Defines "reckless" driving as committing one or more moving violations while traveling at least 25 miles per hour over the speed limit

Establishes penalties for reckless operation without injury: up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2½ years in jail/house of correction, plus fines of $1,000 to $5,000

Reckless operation causing serious bodily injury carries up to 10 years in state prison or 1 to 2½ years in jail, plus fines of $1,000 to $5,000

Reckless operation causing death is punishable by up to 20 years in state prison and fines up to $25,000