SB 1198: Vehicles: reckless driving: impoundment.

This bill would amend the Vehicle Code to increase the suspension period for driving privileges due to reckless driving convictions. For a first conviction, the suspension period would be up to 60 days, for a second conviction, it would be at least 30 days and up to 6 months, and for a third or subsequent conviction, it would be at least 90 days and up to one year. The bill would also require a motor vehicle to be impounded for at least 60 days and up to 90 days if the driver has a reckless driving conviction within the past three years. If the impounding agency releases the vehicle, the registered owner must provide evidence that the driver did not have authorization to operate the vehicle or submit a written statement attesting to their lack of knowledge. A registered owner can obtain their vehicle before the impoundment period ends if they can prove they were not the driver or passen…