Addressing reckless driving in cases involving excessive speed.

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This bill changes the definition of negligent driving in the first degree. It adds driving more than 30 miles per hour over the speed limit as a reason for this charge, in addition to driving under the influence of substances. If passed, this could lead to harsher penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges for repeat offenders of excessive speeding.

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