Massachusetts H1707 amends the General Laws to impose penalties for reckless evasion of police officers.
Massachusetts H1707 amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws by adding a new section 25A. This section imposes penalties on individuals who flee or attempt to elude a police officer while operating a motor vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. Penalties include fines ranging from $100 to $1,000, imprisonment from six months to two years, or both. Additionally, a conviction under this provision results in a 60-day suspension of the driver's license by the Registry of Motor Vehicles.
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