1/25/07-The Senate voted 18-10 to kill a bill that was intended to help people report relatives that might not be able to drive safely.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
Sponsored by Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, SB84 sought to allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others' safety. The rule would have applied to anyone, regardless of age.
To prevent harassing people, the bill included a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.

1/3/07-Sen. Allen Christensen, R-North Ogden, has offered a bill that is intended to help people report relatives that might not be able to drive safely.
Utah law now requires that drivers be given the name of who reported them to officials.
SB84 would allow anonymity to those reporting drivers whose impairments could pose imminent threats to their own and others' safety. The rule would apply to anyone, regardless of age.
To prevent harassing people, the bill includes a provision that would make reporting false concerns punishable up to 90 days in jail and/or up to a $750 fine.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a committee for the session that begins Jan. 15. For Senate bill status, call (801) 538-1035.