Good; now do the same with cars used by protestors to block highways
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House approves bill to allow CT towns, cities to destroy vehicles seized in street takeovers
HARTFORD — The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 148-0 for legislation that would allow towns and cities to destroy all terrain vehicles, mini-motorcycles and dirt bikes seized during street takeovers.
After more than 50 minutes of debate, the legislation next heads to the state Senate.
"I think we have all heard from our constituents and we have all seen the TV reports about street takeovers that are occurring not just here in Connecticut, but frankly throughout the nation, and the danger that is causing on our roadways; the precarious position that's putting motorists in; and the unenviable position the police are then placed into as a result of being outnumbered by this illegal use of all terrain vehicles and other types of vehicles," said Rep. Steve Stafstrom, D-Bridgeport, the co-chairman of the Judiciary Committee who introduced the bill.
The bill would authorize towns and cities to adopt ordinances allowing new monetary penalties as well as the seizure and destruction of vehicles collected by police during takeovers, which have occurred throughout the state, including in Meriden, Tolland,Milford, Shelton, North Haven and West Haven, as well as in Bristol in 2022.
Repeat offenders could have their licenses permanently revoked for a third violation, under the proposal.
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