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Senate debate centers on anonymous in-person reports to Driver License Division
Summary
Senators debated SB34, which would permit notarized, in-person reports to the Driver License Division about drivers believed to be unsafe; supporters cited public safety and screening, while opponents raised due-process and agency-discretion concerns.
SALT LAKE CITY — A long debate on Senate Bill 34 occupied floor time Jan. 30 as senators weighed a proposal to let members of the public file sworn, notarized reports with the Driver License Division about drivers they believe are incapable of safe driving.
Sponsor presentation: The bill’s sponsor told the Senate the measure is meant to capture cases where citizens are aware a driver poses a safety risk but are reluctant to confront them directly. ‘‘They have to appear. There are safeguards. They have to go down in person, fill out the report, sign it, have that signature notarized,’’ the sponsor said, describing an in-person affidavit that would lead the Division…
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