New state laws target speeders, dangerous corridors

By: Mike McClanahan

Outlets: TVW

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 371

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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State lawmakers have taken a harder line on highway safety in recent years.

A 2024 law that took effect in 2026 extended the lookback window for sentencing repeat DUI offenders from 10 to 15 years and heightened penalties for repeat offenders.

A 2025 law, which takes effect in 2029, will allow drivers whose licenses were suspended for excessive tickets or reckless driving to obtain a restricted license, but only if they pay for …

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