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IL |
8/10/2001 |
Scott's Law |
Any driver who fails to slow down and move over when approaching an emergency vehicle (police cars, fire trucks, other emerg vehicles w/ lights activated) will be fined $10,000.00.
Status: Passed
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IL |
6/1/2003 |
HB1186 |
A bill to eliminate the state's split speed limit has passed both houses of the General Assembly - but is being held up by the governor.
Status: Unknown
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MO |
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BAC of .08 sufficient for drunk driving conviction.
Status: Passed
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MS |
3/1/2003 |
SB2531 |
53 foot trailers are now allowed on state highways without a permit. Prior to this passing, trailers longer than 50 foot were allowed on federal highways, but required a permit on state highways.
Status: Passed
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ND |
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HB1047 |
Interstate speed limit increase from 70 to 75 mph and from 65 to 70 mph on other four lane roads. $2 fine for every mile per hour over a driver is over the limit. Once a driver is 10 mph or more over, the per mile fine goes up to $5 for each mile over.
Status: Signed by Governor
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NH |
1/1/2002 |
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New Negligent Driving law forbids any distracting activity while driving, such as: ice/snow buildup on vehicle to using a phone while driving. Fines could run up to $1000.00 and up to a year's loss of license.
Status: Passed
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NY |
12/1/2001 |
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New York has passed the first statewide ban of handheld cell phones while driving. Drivers must use handsfree units or headsets. Fines could cost up to $100.00.
Status: Passed
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OH |
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HB186 |
Ohio is considering killing the split speed limit that exists there now… Hallelujah! This proposal would set speed limit for all vehicles at 65 mph.
Status: Unknown
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TN |
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HB1959 |
months in jail and $500 fine. If the driver intended to injure another, the offense would be a Class A Misdemeanor, carrying much harsher punishment.
Status: In House Ways & Means Committe
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TN |
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HB1959 |
Bill would allow prosecution for aggressive driving offenses. Defined as something done with the intent to harass, intimidate, injure or obstruct another person. Aggressive driving would be a Class B Misdemeanor, carrying a max penalty of 6 continued>>
Status:
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WI |
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Assembly Bill 271 |
Municipal courts may suspend a driver's license if the holder has not paid for such offenses as not shoveling their walk or dispose of leaves.
Status: Unsure if passed
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WI |
8/17/2001 |
Senate Bill 10 |
All drivers approaching emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped within 12 feet of a highway with lights flashing must move into a lane away.
Status: Passed
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