LAWS A Has 28 of 32 key laws including all 12 priority laws. Testing rate of killed drivers much higher than the national average. C- Gov. Owens has provided leadership and strong support for GDL and primary safety belt legislation. House passed open container and primary safety belt bills in 1999. Maintain strong Governor support for traffic safety and anti-DUI bills.
Legislature repeatedly fails to enact lifesaving anti-DUI legislation.
Senate Transportation Committee killed open container and primary safety belt in 1999. Lawmakers need to focus on the drunk driving problem. Have added more officers since 1996. Needs keg reg. Needs use and lose alcohol law and more statewide age 21 enforcement programs.