Proposal would treat extreme speeding as reckless driving

The proposed text would classify driving at either listed speed threshold as reckless driving, without regard to a culpable mental state. It covers anyone driving a vehicle at 100 miles per hour or more, or at least 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. The speed rule has an exception tied to K.S.A. 8-1506. The text excludes violations under K.S.A. 8-1566(a)(2) from the listed rule requiring revocation of driving privileges after a reckless driving conviction.

A person convicted of reckless driving could receive jail time, a fine, or both. The penalties apply to people convicted under the reckless driving section. A first conviction carries five to 90 days in jail, a fine of $25 to $500, or both. A second or later conviction carries 10 days to six months in jail, a fine of $50 to $500, or both. An exception applies as provided in K.S.A. 8-2,142.