03.24.09
Georgia Legislature Update
Last month we posted an update on HB 92, a bill which seeks to impose mandatory ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI offenders who tested over.15 grams/liter. The bill has not progress too far, but it is clear MADD has made it a priority item for its efforts in Georgia and several other states. If passed, this bill would represent the most significant increase in DUI penalties we have seen in quite some time.
In other matters, it seems that legislative efforts to require seat belt usage in pickup trucks has failed again. The legislature has tried to make seat belts a requirement for pickup trucks for decades, but these efforts have always met with stout resistance from rural legislators. Legal or not, our firm strongly suggests everyone use their seatbelts. We see far to often what happens when folks fail to use these safety devices.
The proposed “super speeder” law, HB 160, has passed in the House and has moved to the Senate. This bill, among other things, adds an additional $200 fine to all speeding tickets where the alleged speed is over 85 mph on highways, or 75 mph on other roads. For those with any familiarity with driving habits in Georgia, this bill, if passed, is likely to effect everyone as we all seem to be leadfoots in this state.
K & B, llc
