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Conference committee debates speeding fines, points and 80 mph language in House Bill 1298
Summary
Lawmakers on the conference committee working on House Bill 1298 spent the meeting negotiating changes to speeding fines and driver-point assessments, discussed a proposed interim study of point assignments, and affirmed support in concept for 80 mph limits and variable speed-limit signs. No formal votes were recorded.
Chairman Koppelman opened the conference committee on House Bill 1298 and led lawmakers through discussion focusing on changes to speeding fines, driver-license points and provisions authorizing 80 mph speed limits and variable speed-limit signs.
The discussion centered on whether to simplify and raise speeding fines (one proposal would charge $5 per mile over the speed limit), how to handle doubling of local fines in some jurisdictions, and whether to pursue an interim study of the points system. Chairman Koppelman said past conference work had increased points for distracted driving "from 0 to 2 points" as part of an earlier compromise.
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