Washington House Passes Bill to Crack Down on Excessive Speeding
- Prash Gunda
- Mar 13, 2025
- 1 min read
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed the Andrea Smith Hudson Act (HB 1596), a new bill aimed at redefining excessive speeding and increasing penalties for reckless drivers.
What’s Changing?
Driving 40+ mph over the speed limit could now be classified as reckless driving, a gross misdemeanor instead of a simple traffic violation.
This means harsher penalties, including potential jail time and increased fines for offenders.
Why It Matters
Supporters argue the bill will help prevent deadly crashes, while critics worry about increased enforcement discretion. The bill now moves to the Washington Senate for further debate.
Stay tuned for updates as this could majorly impact how speeding is handled in Washington State.
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