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‘Slow Down Act’ would crack down on extreme speeding, reckless driving in North Carolina

SLOW DOWN ACT | A North Carolina congresswoman is pushing new legislation to slow down dangerous drivers by providing more federal support for programs targeting repeat and extreme speeders.

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What happened SLOW DOWN ACT | A North Carolina congresswoman is pushing new legislation to slow down dangerous drivers by providing more federal support for programs targeting repeat and extreme speeders.
The headline split WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) frames it as "‘Slow Down Act’ would crack down on extreme speeding, reckless driving in North Carolina". WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) frames it as "NC lawmaker pushes federal bill to crack down on extreme speeding, reckless driving".
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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 24, 7:36 PM

‘Slow Down Act’ would crack down on extreme speeding, reckless driving in North Carolina

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SLOW DOWN ACT | A North Carolina congresswoman is pushing new legislation to slow down dangerous drivers by providing more federal support for programs targeting repeat and extreme speeders.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 24, 6:09 PM

NC lawmaker pushes federal bill to crack down on extreme speeding, reckless driving

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The Slow Down Act would help fund efforts like speed-assistance technology and other tools designed to reduce reckless driving.

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Jul 24, 6:09 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

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