❌ HB111
Impose additional fine for high-speed drivers
Current Status: In House Committee (Public Safety)
Summary
The bill amends section 4511.21 of the Revised Code to impose an additional fine on drivers who exceed the speed limit by 30 miles per hour. It specifies penalties for violations, including increased fines for repeat offenders and those speeding in construction zones. The bill also outlines the process for establishing and altering speed limits by local authorities.
Rationale
The bill increases government penalties and regulation on individual behavior, conflicting with Libertarian principles of personal liberty and minimal government intervention. It imposes additional fines for speeding, which can be seen as an infringement on personal freedom and responsibility.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over individual behavior
- Potential for disproportionate penalties affecting low-income individuals
- Encouragement of a punitive rather than rehabilitative approach to driving offenses