MarylandSB 05902025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Nancy J. King (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadAnnotated Code of MarylandFines -see also- Penalties and SentencesMotor Vehicle OperationPenalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyTraffic RegulationTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.

One driver point category is removed

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland removes one category from its driver point schedule. Drivers no longer receive points under that removed category.

Extreme speeding counts as reckless driving

Beginning October 1, 2025, driving at least 30 miles per hour above Maryland's posted limit counts as reckless driving. Reckless driving also includes driving with, or showing, willful or wanton disregard for people's safety or property. 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. Points are assessed as of the violation date.

More driving violations count as aggressive

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland's aggressive-driving threshold drops from three listed offenses to two. The offenses must happen at the same time or during one continuous period of driving. Listed offenses include speeding, signs and signals, unsafe passing, lane violations, following too closely, and failing to yield. They also cover pedestrian, school-vehicle, bicycle, scooter, personal mobility device, motorcycle, skidding, excessive-noise, and diesel-emissions violations. An aggressive-driving conviction carries a fine of up to $1,000.

Negligent drivers face points and fines

Beginning October 1, 2025, a Maryland negligent-driving conviction carries 2 points and a fine of up to $750. Points are assessed as of the violation date. The actual fine can be lower than the maximum.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Nancy J. King
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

William G. Folden
Republican • Senate
Mary-Dulany James
Democratic • Senate
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Chris West
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 180 • No: 0

House vote • 4/1/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 136 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2025