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I wanted to share an update on an issue that’s affected our community, illegal street takeovers and reckless ATV and dirt bike use. We’ve seen firsthand how these incidents threaten public safety in both Bethel and Danbury.
That’s why I co-sponsored Senate Bill 1284, which we passed yesterday.
This bill gives towns like ours new tools to address the problem by:
- Allowing municipalities to seize and destroy illegal ATVs, dirt bikes, and mini-motorcycles
- Letting towns fine and impound vehicles used in street takeovers
- Requiring permanent license revocation after a third offense involving illegal racing or takeovers
Some have argued that the real issue is Connecticut’s restrictions on high-speed chases. But the truth is, public safety has to come first, especially when those chases could endanger innocent people. What SB 1284 does is give our local law enforcement meaningful, proactive tools to hold people accountable without risking lives in a pursuit.
We’ve all had enough of the reckless driving and disruptive behavior. This bill is a big step forward in restoring safety and order on our roads.
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