SB 158

Bill Subjects

Civil Law And Procedure; Generally Criminal Law And Procedure; Creation Of New Offenses Criminal Law And Procedure; Motor Vehicle Offenses (Excluding Traffic Violations) Criminal Law And Procedure; Sentencing General Assembly; Withdrawn Bills

Abstract

Provides that a person who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly operates a vehicle in a repeated or continuous manner with the intent of causing a rotational skid commits reckless driving, a Class B misdemeanor, and increases the penalty if certain circumstances apply. Specifies that a person may request specialized driving privileges even after the initial hearing. Specifies that a vehicle used to commit reckless driving involving a rotational skid or obstruction of traffic involving a rotational skid is subject to seizure for purposes of civil forfeiture. Increases the penalty for resisting law enforcement to a Level 5 felony if a person operates a vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to another person. Makes conforming amendments.