Rioters blocking the roads in Oklahoma can be runover
The state legislature in Oklahoma has advanced a bill that would impose much steeper penalties for people who block streets and highways during unauthorized protests and gatherings. Somewhat more controversially, the bill would also provide immunity from prosecution for drivers who strike rioting individuals with their vehicles when fleeing attackers. The penalties for shutting down traffic would provide significant fines and jail time. The assembly already approved the measure and the bill now heads for the desk of Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, though there has been no official word as to whether or not he plans to sign it. (Washington Examiner)
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The tactic of deliberately disrupting traffic by flooding the roads with people would be illegal and drivers fleeing the mob would not be charged with hitting them.
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