ERIK SCHELZIG
Associated Press Writer
NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers are considering ways to add new monetary penalties for speeding drivers as a way to boost funding for the state’s trauma centers.
As introduced, the “super speeders” bill would fine drivers $200 for traveling 15 mph above the speed limit. Republican Sen. Jack Johnson of Franklin said he plans to rewrite the bill to target drivers going more than 25 mph above the posted speed limit.
A vote was rescheduled Tuesday for the next Senate Transportation Committee meeting on March 23.