WASHINGTON (AP) - The D.C. Council is back to work following a 2-month recess and will take up bills including a change in the way the district punishes residents for reckless driving.

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Some residents have lost their licenses for what they consider simple speeding infractions committed in other states, especially Virginia.

Some highways in Virginia have 70-mph speed limits, but the state considers driving over 80 mph to be reckless driving.

In Virginia, motorists cited for reckless driving get a fine and points on their license.

But the district treats reckless driving as a much more serious offense that triggers automatic revocation of a driver's license.

The bill being considered at Wednesday's legislative session would bring the district's penalties for reckless driving in line with other jurisdictions.