Local emergency and police officials are hailing the idea, saying such rescues often happen when crews are trying to deal with flood damage and downed trees and power lines.
Cars travel on West End Avenue and Rt. 322 in Atlantic City as bay water rises covering the road on Monday.State lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize drivers who ignore roadblocks and plunge their vehicles into flooded roadways, endangering their lives and taxing rescuers.
The (Harrisburg) Patriot-News says the bill would levy a $250 to $500 fine for violations along with two points on a driver’s license and the cost of any rescue that is required.
The state House approved the measure last month and sent it to the Senate for consideration.
Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery, said he decided to sponsor the bill after hearing about the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” campaign through the National Weather Service.
Local emergency and police officials are hailing the idea, saying such rescues often happen when crews are trying to deal with flood damage and downed trees and power lines.