Wisconsin moves to toughen reckless driving penalties

Penalties for reckless driving and carjacking would increase under Republican-authored bills that the Wisconsin Legislature approved Wednesday. Supporters say they are responding to increased incidents of reckless driving and carjacking, primarily in Milwaukee. The Senate passed a bill, increasing penalties for carjacking. The measure now heads to the Assembly. The Senate also voted 30-1 to pass a bill that would allow police to impound a repeat reckless driver’s vehicle. The Assembly followed suit later Wednesday afternoon, approving the legislation on an 85-12 vote. The bill goes next to Democratic Gov. Tony Evers, who can sign it into law or veto it.