Motor Vehicles - Reckless Driving and Aggressive Driving - Penalties

HB 433 updates Maryland's penalties for reckless driving and aggressive driving. It defines reckless driving as operating a vehicle with willful disregard for safety, and aggressive driving as committing three or more specific traffic violations (like speeding or tailgating) during a single driving event. Convictions for either offense carry a misdemeanor charge with fines up to $1,000, up to 30 days in jail, or both for first offenses; second offenses within three years increase jail time to 90 days max. This bill directly affects drivers convicted of these specific traffic violations, not the general public. The changes take effect October 1, 2025.