Should Driving the Wrong Way Be Considered a Misdemeanor?

Vegas Verdict by Vegas Verdict

Episode notes

Did you know in Nevada driving the wrong way on the highway is considered a civil matter? Assemblyman Brian Hibbetts has submitted a bill draft request (BDR) to make the crime a misdemeanor. How is this not a crime already? There have been more than a half-dozen wrong way fatal crashes in Nevada so far this year (2024). Why does this keep happening, and will tougher laws help to preent further tragedies?

Host: Gerard Ramalho

Guests: Tony Abbatangelo, The Vegas Lawyers & Brian Hibbetts, Assemblyman (NV) Dist. 13