Atlanta City Council Urges Stricter Penalties for Dangerous Drivers

The Atlanta City Council is urging the Georgia General Assembly to pass a new bill that would impose harsher penalties on dangerous drivers. The proposed legislation aims to address the issue of drag and street racers, drunk drivers, and superspeeders. If approved, the bill would introduce a lifetime driving ban for repeat offenders, according to a report by Axios.

Targeting High-Risk Offenders

The bill specifically targets individuals engaged in dangerous driving behaviors such as drag racing, street racing, drunk driving, and excessive speeding. These high-risk offenders pose a significant threat to public safety and have been responsible for numerous accidents and fatalities on Atlanta’s roads.

Lifetime Driving Ban

One of the key provisions of the proposed bill is the introduction of a lifetime driving ban for repeat offenders. This strict penalty aims to deter dangerous drivers from continuing their reckless behavior and ensures that they are permanently removed from the roads.

Support from Atlanta City Council

The Atlanta City Council strongly supports the implementation of these stricter penalties. They believe that by imposing harsh consequences on dangerous drivers, the city can effectively reduce the number of accidents and fatalities caused by reckless driving. The council is urging the Georgia General Assembly to prioritize this bill and pass it into law.

To learn more about the proposed legislation and its potential impact on Atlanta’s roads, read the full article here.