Central Florida officials consider adopting 'stupid motorist law'

A proposed law, known as the "Stupid Motorist Law," is currently under consideration by officials in Volusia County, Florida, that would levy a hefty fine to deter drivers from attempting to cross flooded roadways during severe weather.

The law, which has already been enacted in several other states, including Arizona, Texas and Ohio, would allow law enforcement to issue fines to motorists who drive around barriers and get stuck in floodwaters or need to be rescued.

The proposal comes after several instances of motorists becoming stranded and requiring rescue due to driving through flooded roadways in the county. This puts not only the drivers at risk but also the emergency responders who are called to rescue them.

"Imagine going down that road as a first responder or as a victim or someone that needed a service... and your first responder can't even get to you because of other people's poor decisions or lack of responsibility when it comes to just using good judgment," Volusia County Councilman Danny Robins told AccuWeather National Reporter Bill Wadell.

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