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Senate approves tougher 'road rage' law, funds education campaign
Summary
The Utah Senate passed third substitute House Bill 30 to define and punish "road rage," increase penalties for serious offenses and fund a Department of Public Safety education campaign; supporters cited rising aggressive-driving incidents and recent fatalities. The bill now returns to the House.
The Utah Senate passed third substitute House Bill 30 on a roll-call vote after sponsors described it as a targeted response to rising aggressive driving and fatal incidents.
Senator Wyler, presenting the bill, said the measure establishes a statutory definition of "road rage" limited to commission of a criminal offense that occurs or escalates on a roadway against another vehicle. He said the bill increases penalties and mandatory fines for the most…
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