An Act relative to high speed chases

This bill introduces a new offense in Massachusetts for drivers who willfully ignore police stop signals and then speed at least 20 miles over the limit for a distance of one mile. The legislation directly affects motorists engaging in high-speed pursuits by establishing specific penalties for this behavior. Under the proposed law, offenders face a fine of up to $1,000 and a potential jail sentence of up to two and a half years, or a state prison term of up to five years. This change adds a distinct charge to existing traffic laws to address dangerous driving patterns that occur after a police officer attempts to stop a vehicle.