MADISON, Wis. (WMDX) – Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has signed Senate Bill 92, now known as 2023 Wisconsin Act 1, into law Monday.
The law is intended to help reduce reckless driving in the state by authorizing law enforcement to impound a vehicle if the driver is cited for reckless driving in certain circumstances.
According to the language of the bill, which is now statute 349.115, a vehicle may be impounded if the driver is cited for reckless driving and hasn’t paid the fine for previous citations of reckless driving, if the ordinance is enacted by local governments.
“Everyone deserves to feel safe in our communities and on our roads and streets, whether they’re taking their kids to school or driving home from work, but reckless driving and other dangerous behaviors are putting folks at risk across our state,” Gov. Evers said in a release, which also detailed a number of budget proposals to help address issues with travel in Wisconsin.
More Articles
Civic Media’s “Truth Booth” to Capture the Voices of Wausau at the Fair
7/26/2024 | Teri Barr
Local residents can share their stories about life in the Wausau area and record them for posterity during the Wisconsin Valley Fair.
Eight Area School Districts Receive $206K for Technical Education Upgrades
7/26/2024 | Stuart J. Wattles
The funding aims to prepare approximately 2,000 students for quality jobs
Eau Claire Officials Respond to Removal of Wilson Park Benches
7/26/2024 | James Kelly
Eau Claire City Council members are asking questions this week after all of the benches and picnic tables were removed from Wilson Park.
Aviation enthusiasts flock to EAA AirVenture
7/26/2024 | Lisa M. Hale
People from all over the globe are a part of the largest fly-in in the world, EAA AirVenture 2024.
8th Congressional District Republican candidates debate
7/26/2024 | Lisa M. Hale
-The Republican candidates in the 8th Congressional District race participated in a debate sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturer’s & Commerce (WMC). The WMC is the combined state chamber and manufacturer’s association.