6/9/03-A bill to increase fines for drivers nabbed for cruising 25 mph or more above the speed limit has died.
The measure, which passed the Senate in March, was still in the House transportation committee when the Legislature adjourned earlier this month.
Under SB660, people going 25 mph over the limit could be hit with a fine ranging from $200 to $500. The fine for speeding by that much now is capped at $200.
A municipality or county would have been required to send $200 for every fine collected for speeding that much to the state for a Texas Department of Transportation safety program.

3/28/03-Texas drivers nabbed for cruising 25 mph or more above the speed limit could be hit with a $500 fine under legislation approved by the state Senate on March 26.
Under SB660, written by Sen. Steve Ogden, R-College Station, people going 25 mph over the limit could be hit with a fine ranging from $200 to $500. The fine for speeding by that much now is capped at $200.
A municipality or county would be required to send $200 for every fine collected for speeding that much to the state for a Texas Department of Transportation safety program.
The bill now heads to the House for consideration. For bill status, call (512) 463-2182.