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Senate circles aggressive‑driving bill after heated debate over unmarked patrol cars
Summary
After extended floor debate about whether unmarked highway patrol vehicles should be permitted for aggressive‑driving enforcement, the Utah Senate voted to circle House Bill 9 for further amendment rather than pass it, leaving the contentious unmarked‑vehicle provision unresolved.
The Utah State Senate debated House Bill 9 on Feb. 4, 2000, a measure that would expand aggressive‑driving penalties and allow limited use of unmarked highway patrol vehicles in defined enforcement situations. The chamber ultimately agreed to circle the bill for later amendment, deferring a final decision.
Supporters including Senate sponsor Senator Steele argued the provision is narrowly targeted to dangerous, overt violations — for example, drivers exceeding the posted limit by 21 miles per hour — and that unmarked vehicles are a necessary enforcement tool to…
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