Massachusetts H1871 amends penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles, increasing fines and prison terms.
Massachusetts H1871 amends the penalties for reckless operation of motor vehicles. It increases the maximum prison term for reckless operation from 2½ years to 5 years and raises the fine from $5,000 to $10,000. If the reckless operation causes serious bodily injury, the maximum prison term increases from 2½ years to 10 years and the fine from $5,000 to $25,000. If the reckless operation results in death, the maximum prison term increases from 2½ years to 20 years and the fine from $5,000 to $25,000.
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