Vehicles: reckless driving: impoundment.
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Overview
This bill changes the penalties for reckless driving convictions in California. Starting January 1, 2028, a first conviction will result in a 60-day driving suspension, while subsequent convictions will lead to longer suspensions, up to a year, depending on the number of prior offenses. The bill also requires registered owners to provide evidence they weren’t authorizing the driver or were unaware of the reckless driving, and prohibits towing and storage fees in certain release scenarios.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum driving suspension period for reckless driving convictions.
- Establishes a minimum 90-day suspension for a third or subsequent reckless driving conviction.
- Requires registered owners to provide evidence they did not authorize the driver or were unaware of the reckless driving.
- Prohibits towing and storage fees when a vehicle is released based on specific circumstances (e.g., dismissal of charges, driver lacked authorization).
- Specifies that a registered owner cannot use the ‘driver lacked authorization’ reason for release for a fourth or subsequent arrest involving the same driver and vehicle.
- Addresses the release of vehicles seized for speed contests or exhibitions of speed.
- Clarifies the process for releasing impounded vehicles based on various factors, including dismissed charges and driver lack of authorization.
- Requires a registered owner to provide documentation of driver authorization or lack thereof when a vehicle is released early.
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