New Maryland Law Targets Reckless and Aggressive Driving
Posted on December 31, 2025
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Starting October 1, 2025, the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act will take effect in Maryland. This law is named after a police sergeant who lost both legs when a speeding driver hit him. The new Maryland law targets reckless and aggressive driving to protect people on the road. Reckless driving causes about six percent of traffic deaths, which is a large share. Certain behaviors are considered reckless driving, such as speeding. The new law allows attorneys to charge reckless driving as a criminal offense. What Is Reckless Driving? Reckless driving is defined under Maryland Transportation Article §21–901.1 as operating a motor vehicle with wanton or willful disregard for other people’s safety. It refers to people who disregard risks and excessively speed, aggressively pass other vehicles, ride another’s bumper, street race, or run traffic lights. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor. A conviction can grant you fines, points on your license, and higher…
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