Bill Text: PA HR372 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Encouraging safe driving habits and the reduction of road rage incidents in Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 12-2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-09-27 - Adopted (199-0) [HR372 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR372-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 2319
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 372 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY WATERS, V. BROWN, PAYTON, SWANGER, MURT, BRADFORD, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, FABRIZIO, GIBBONS, JOHNSON, MANN, M. O'BRIEN AND YOUNGBLOOD, AUGUST 22, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, AUGUST 22, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Encouraging safe driving habits and the reduction of road rage
incidents in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) defines road rage as "an assault with a motor vehicle or
other dangerous weapon by the operator or passenger(s) of
another motor vehicle or an assault precipitated by an incident
that occurred on a roadway"; and
WHEREAS, The NHTSA classifies road rage as a criminal
offense; and
WHEREAS, Road rage can often cause significant property
damage and physical harm, including fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Road rage can be sparked by incidents of aggressive
driving such as tailgating, cutting off traffic and driving with
excessive speed, among others; and
WHEREAS, Psychological research has demonstrated that road
rage may often be the result of "intermittent explosive
disorder," which could affect as many as 16 million Americans;
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and
WHEREAS, The NHTSA has concluded that incidents of road rage
are likely to increase as roadways become more congested and
drivers travel more miles; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage motor
vehicle drivers in this Commonwealth to show civility and
courtesy toward other drivers and to drive defensively instead
of aggressively; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives continue to
support measures that will promote safe driving practices in
Pennsylvania.
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