Officials in Milwaukee can breathe a bit easier today as Governor Tony Evers has inked his approval on a law backed by local legislators to amp up the crackdown on reckless driving. The new statute, known as Act 46, stemmed from Assembly Bill 078 and Senate Bill 65, has just cleared its final hurdle with the governor’s signature, as detailed in a document from the city’s official online repository.
With this law in play, Milwaukee police now have the authority to impound any vehicle involved in reckless driving, owner behind the wheel or not. This legislative victory, almost two years in the making, throws a light on the tireless efforts to address the chaos on the streets. “As the sponsor of the original Common Council file nearly two years ago and as the nonstop driver to get the common-sense change in state law across the finish line, this is great news – and positive news for better safety in the future on Milwaukee streets,” the celebratory announcement from a local official stated, joy laced with the weight of the endeavor. They then expressed their gratitude towards Governor Evers for his support, fully recorded in the original press release.
The nod from Wisconsin’s head came after a string of affirmations; the Public Safety and Health Committee voted last Thursday to give the ordinance their blessing, teeing it up for the final go-ahead next Tuesday by the Milwaukee Common Council. With legislative bodies at multiple levels queuing up behind the initiative, the stage was set for the governor to deliver the concluding act…