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Traffic-fines amendment passes in Utah Senate after debate over municipal policing practices
Summary
The Utah Senate passed a traffic-fines amendment (Senate Bill 100) that drew extended floor debate about municipal dependence on fine revenue and accusations of "policing for profit." Opponents urged caps; supporters cited public safety and local court costs.
Senators passed Senate Bill 100, a traffic fines amendments bill, following extended debate on the Senate floor about the use of traffic fines by small municipalities.
Sen. Hilliard was the listed sponsor for SB100 when the item was placed on the third-reading calendar. During debate, senators raised concerns that small towns and certain municipal practices create incentives to generate revenue from traffic…
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