MarylandHB 07442025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Motor Vehicles - Reckless, Negligent, and Aggressive Driving (Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

More violations count as aggressive driving

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland broadens the traffic offenses that count toward aggressive driving. Drivers commit aggressive driving by committing 2 or more listed offenses at once or during one continuous drive. Listed offenses cover traffic signals, passing, lane use, following too closely, yielding, speeding, and pedestrian and school bus safety. They also cover specified vehicle operation, emissions, bicycle, and motorcycle violations. A conviction carries a fine of up to $1,000.

Negligent drivers face fines and points

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland sets a fine of up to $750 for a negligent driving conviction. Negligent driving means driving carelessly or imprudently in a way that endangers property or people. Each conviction also adds 2 points to the driver's record.

Speeding drivers face reckless driving penalties

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland treats driving at least 30 miles per hour above the posted limit as reckless driving. Driving with willful or wanton disregard for safety also counts as reckless driving. A reckless driving conviction carries up to 60 days in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. A conviction for speeding at least 30 miles per hour above the posted limit carries 6 points.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Greg Wims
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Jackie Addison
Democratic • House
Dylan Behler
Democratic • House
Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House
Mark Edelson
Democratic • House
Linda Foley
Democratic • House
Michele Guyton
Democratic • House
Harris
Affiliation unavailable
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Susan K. McComas
Republican • House
Julie Palakovich Carr
Democratic • House
N. Scott Phillips
Democratic • House
Robbyn Lewis
Democratic • House
Matthew J. Schindler
Democratic • House
Jared Solomon
Democratic • House
Ryan Spiegel
Democratic • House
Vaughn Stewart
Democratic • House
Kym Taylor
Democratic • House
Karen Toles
Democratic • House
Sarah Wolek
Democratic • House
Natalie Ziegler
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 184 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/17/2025