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Sen. Emanuel Jones Celebrates Final Passage Legislation to Increase Punishments for Reckless Driving

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Emanuel Jones Democrat 10 | Georgia General Assembly

Emanuel Jones Democrat 10 | Georgia General Assembly

ATLANTA (April 1, 2024) — Last week, the Georgia Senate granted final passage to Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D–Decatur). The bill introduces measures to establish an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races and to heighten penalties for reckless driving.

In response to the passage of SB 10, Sen. Jones expressed his satisfaction, stating, “I am extremely pleased to witness the successful advancement of this pivotal legislation through both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly. With over three decades of experience in the automotive industry, this measure holds immense significance for me. It represents a crucial step towards combatting illegal drag racing and reckless stunt driving, thus contributing to enhanced road safety for all Georgians. I extend my gratitude to my colleagues in both the Senate and the House for their support in passing this bill, which marks significant progress in Georgia’s ongoing efforts to safeguard our roads.”

The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Brian P. Kemp to become law.

Sen. Emanuel Jones represents the 10th Senate District, which includes portions of DeKalb and Henry County. He may be reached at 404.656.0502 or via email at emanuel.jones@senate.ga.gov.

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