Utah bill would create legal defense for drivers who hit protesters

by Kyle Harvey, KUTV

Wed, November 18th 2020, 3:03 AM UTC

A legislative committee on law enforcement Monday passed a bill by a Utah County Republican that would create a legal defense for drivers who hit protesters in the process of escaping a riot situation. (Photo: KUTV)

A legislative committee on law enforcement Monday passed a bill by a Utah County Republican that would create a legal defense for drivers who hit protesters in the process of escaping a riot situation. (Photo: KUTV)

“We’re trying to strike a delicate balance between riots and protests to make sure that people are safe,” said John Hawkins, who represents District 57 in Pleasant Grove. (Photo: KUTV)

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A legislative committee on law enforcement Monday passed a bill by a Utah County Republican that would create a legal defense for drivers who hit protesters in the process of escaping a riot situation. (Photo: KUTV)

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