Indiana would treat reckless or deliberate extreme speeding as a misdemeanor

A driver would commit a Class C misdemeanor by speeding this way recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally. This covers driving over 100 mph or more than 40 mph above the posted speed limit. An unrelated prior conviction for this offense would make it a more serious Class B misdemeanor. The proposed start date for this offense is July 1, 2026.

The court would recommend an immediate driving suspension of at least 180 days and up to one year. This applies to a person with at least two convictions for this speeding offense within five years. The court would recommend the suspension; the provision does not say the court itself suspends the license. The proposed start date for this rule is July 1, 2026.

The sentencing court would impose a $5,000 fine and recommend a six-month driving suspension. This applies to someone convicted of using a vehicle to commit an offense such as resisting an officer or entering a blocked-off area after an emergency worker denies entry. The driving suspension is a court recommendation. The proposed start date for this penalty is July 1, 2026.

The sentencing court would impose a $10,000 fine and recommend a one-year driving suspension. This applies to someone convicted of using a vehicle to commit an offense such as resisting an officer or entering a blocked-off area after an emergency worker denies entry. The prior conviction must be unrelated, under this same law, and involve using a vehicle. The driving suspension is a court recommendation. The proposed start date for this penalty is July 1, 2026.