7/21/03-A bill that would have dealt more harshly with aggressive drivers is dead for the year.
HB1046 called for charging someone with aggressive driving if they were found speeding and breaking at least two other traffic laws.
A conviction of aggressive driving would have carried a five-point penalty for commercial drivers and a four-point penalty for other drivers on a license. If a driver was convicted twice within a year, their license could have been revoked.
It was in the Senate judiciary committee when the session ended July 18.

5/21/03-Aggressive drivers would be dealt with more harshly under a House proposal.
Rep. Joe Hackney, D-Chapel Hill, has introduced legislation that would charge someone with aggressive driving if found speeding and breaking at least two other traffic laws.
A conviction of aggressive driving would carry a five-point penalty for commercial drivers and a four-point penalty for other drivers on a license. If a driver is convicted twice within a year, their license could be revoked.
Under HB1046, the offenses that would have to be violated to cite someone for aggressive driving include running a red light, running a stop sign, following too closely, failing to yield right-of-way and illegal passing.
The bill passed the House and has been forwarded to the Senate judiciary committee. For bill status, call (919) 733-7928.