Texas SB1088 increases the criminal penalty for reckless driving, particularly when it results in bodily injury.

Texas SB1088 amends the Transportation Code to increase the penalty for reckless driving. A reckless driving offense remains a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $200, up to 30 days in county jail, or both. However, if the reckless driving results in a collision causing bodily injury, the offense is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor. This applies if the driver was speeding by 20 miles per hour or more in an urban district, 30 miles per hour or more outside an urban district, or using a portable wireless communication device at the time of the offense.

Texas SB1088 increases the criminal penalty for reckless driving, particularly when it results in bodily injury.

Texas SB1088 amends the Transportation Code to increase the penalty for reckless driving. A reckless driving offense remains a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $200, up to 30 days in county jail, or both. However, if the reckless driving results in a collision causing bodily injury, the offense is elevated to a Class B misdemeanor. This applies if the driver was speeding by 20 miles per hour or more in an urban district, 30 miles per hour or more outside an urban district, or using a portable wireless communication device at the time of the offense.