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Senate approves tougher 'road rage' law, funds education campaign

Utah State Senate · February 28, 2024
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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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