6/17/03-A proposal in the General Assembly would deal more harshly with reckless drivers.
Sen. Joe Conti, R-Doylestown, has introduced legislation that ups the ante for road recklessness. SB805 would charge any person with reckless driving who drives a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard” for the safety of others.
Violators would be fined $200. A conviction of reckless driving that resulted in a victim being seriously injured could net the offender a fine up to $7,500.
The bill is in the Senate Transportation Committee. For bill status, call (717) 787-2342.