Gov. Sonny Perdue this week commended the final passage of “Super Speeder” legislation, HB 160, by the General Assembly. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Jim Cole and will help reduce traumatic automobile accidents and provide funds for trauma care in the state. The legislation passed the House 113-53 and passed the Senate 42-10.
“I commend the General Assembly for passing legislation to discourage reckless driving and increase funding for trauma care in Georgia,” said Gov. Perdue. “The Super Speeder bill will make our roads safer and save lives.”
In 2007, traffic accidents on Georgia’s roadways caused more than 1,600 fatalities. The overall cost of accidents totals $7.8 billion a year.
The Super Speeder legislation will reportedly generate approximately $23 million in Fiscal Year 2010, which Gov. Perdue recommended be spent to improve the state’s trauma care network. This is the second infusion of state funds by Gov. Perdue into the trauma network.
In the Amended 08 budget, the Governor recommended $53 million for the state’s first-ever investment into improving trauma care in Georgia.
The General Assembly eventually appropriated an additional $5 million for a total of $58 million in the Amended 08 budget.
Super Speeder legislation discourages trauma-causing behavior by increasing fines for dangerous drivers. The legislation adds an additional $200 fine for driving over 85 mph anywhere in the state and for driving 75 mph or more on a two lane road.
Super Speeder legislation discourages trauma-causing behavior by increasing fines for dangerous drivers. The legislation adds an additional $200 fine for driving over 85 mph anywhere in the state and for driving 75 mph or more on a two lane road.
Super Speeders will also increase driver’s license reinstatement fees for drivers committing a second and third offense for violations that result in a suspended license and for other negligent behaviors.
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