Top Stories 3 Guam Senators Want To Crack Down On Motorists Who Drive Too Close To Accident Scenes
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| Written by Jeff Marchesseault, Guam News Factor Staff Writer | |||||||||
| Tuesday, 20 October 2009 10:27 | |||||||||
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'Move Over Laws' Already Apply In 47 States By Jeff Marchesseault GUAM - Vehicles are stopped in the middle of the road. What do you do? Slow down and steer clear! It's the law in all but three states. And if a group of local senators get their way, the Government of Guam could soon jolt meandering motorists into a habit of common sense. A news release from the Office of Senator Telo Taitague explains the intent behind legislation that would create a Mover Over Law on island (see below). She introduced the bill with Senators Tom Ada and Adolpho Palacios on Friday, October 16th. Click here to read the bill. News Release Hagatna, Guam, October 20, 2009 - In an effort to prevent serious injury of accident victims and emergency responders, Senator Telo Taitague along with Senators Tom Ada and Adolpho Palacios introduced Bill No. 262-30. If enacted, this measure will require motorists to slow down, use caution and if practical move to the furthest lane of an accident scene. Enactment of Bill No. 262-30 will create a Move Over Law for Guam. 47 of 50 states have enacted similar legislation. The provisions of Bill No. 262-30 are based on the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's (NHTSA) recommendations. The bill does not contain any penalties for direct violations. There are, however, stiff penalties if a speeding motorist injures or kills a person attending to accident scene or any of its victims. These new penalties are exacted in addition to penalties in existing law and include (1) license suspension up to five years, (2) an additional $20,000 in fines, and (3) additional imprisonment up to ten years. Senator Taitague believes that along with the victims, the bill will protect fire and rescue crews, EMTs, police officers and tow truck operators. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites          
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