S2493 — Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).

S2493 — Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000). · Informed CitizenryThis bill significantly changes how Rhode Island handles the charge of reckless driving. Currently, a first offense is classified as a misdemeanor, which carries generally lesser penalties. If pass…Open in Informed Citizenry