Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes road rage as a criminal offense, imposes fines and possible jail time, and creates funding for preventive educational campaigns in the state of Utah.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the search and seizure of a vehicle during a road rage incident (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes an impound administrative fee to be imposed on seizure of a vehicle (Sec. 1).

• Establishes the Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Account (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes a sunset date for the account (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes a suspension of an individual's license if they are convicted of road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes an enhanced crime of road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Amends the elements of aggravated assault using a vehicle (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the administrative office of the court to collect data regarding road rage (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes road rage as a criminal offense, imposes fines and possible jail time, and creates funding for preventive educational campaigns in the state of Utah.

Highlights:

• Defines terms related to road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes the search and seizure of a vehicle during a road rage incident (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes an impound administrative fee to be imposed on seizure of a vehicle (Sec. 1).

• Establishes the Road Rage Awareness and Prevention Account (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes a sunset date for the account (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes a suspension of an individual's license if they are convicted of road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes an enhanced crime of road rage (Sec. 1). 

• Amends the elements of aggravated assault using a vehicle (Sec. 1). 

• Requires the administrative office of the court to collect data regarding road rage (Sec. 1). 

Full Bill Text