Rhode Island S2493 increases the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Rhode Island S2493 amends the state's motor vehicle offenses to elevate the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill imposes a potential prison sentence of up to five years and a fine ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). This change takes effect immediately upon passage.

Rhode Island S2493 increases the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony.

Rhode Island S2493 amends the state's motor vehicle offenses to elevate the penalty for a first offense of reckless driving from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill imposes a potential prison sentence of up to five years and a fine ranging from one thousand dollars ($1,000) to five thousand dollars ($5,000). This change takes effect immediately upon passage.