Sen. Freeman has introduced SB 124 which repeals the law requiring turn signals by motorists turning or changing lanes. I’m open to the idea that this repeals a section that is redundant in some way. Maybe there is another section requiring turn signals? But, it looks like Sen. Freeman is urging that motorists not be required to signal when turning or changing lanes. I’m just going to go on the record with my controversial opinion that signaling turns and lane changes is helpful.
The bill also addresses the location of a petition for specialized driving privileges by a person whose license is suspended. There are administrative suspensions (BMV) and court-ordered suspensions. Current law appears to let you petition for specialized driving privileges when there is an administrative suspension by asking any court in the county where you live. This modifies that somewhat by saying that if you have an administrative suspension *and* a court ordered suspension, you have to request relief from the administrative suspension in the same court where you have the court ordered suspension.
The drivers that signal for lane changes and turns will do it no matter what the law states. I find it comforting to know what a driver intends to do especially on the interstate driving 70 MPH or faster. I suspect Aaron feels the police rarely (I been pulled over once for not signaling ) enforce this law. The question is if someone cuts you off and you plow into him whose fault is it?
A bit conflicted on number two. If a driver goes to court in New Albany and lives in Indy can they request relief from the administrative suspension on the same day they appear in court? If they have to go to court a second time they will have to get a ride or drive down themself. I guess it depends on whether the driver will follow the law or not. After thinking about thiis, why bother.
As to the second, my guess is that the concern is over confusion? Or possibly a concern for proper jurisdiction. The judge handling the administrative suspension in the driver’s home county might enter an order authorizing work-driving privileges without considering the other, court-ordered suspension. If the home-county judge ignores the order of the original judge, that could create confusion. If the home-county judge overrides the order of the original judge, that creates jurisdictional questions. Does the home-county judge have the authority to override that original court order?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-indiana-bill-wouldnt-eliminate-102623777.html