华盛顿州提出法案, 通过惩罚逃避警察的司机来遏制警方追逐。 Washington state proposes bill to curb police chases by penalizing drivers who elude officers.

华盛顿州立法者正在审议参议院第5333号法案,该法案旨在通过加重对逃避官员的惩罚来减少危险的警察追逐。 Washington state lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 5333, which aims to reduce dangerous police chases by increasing penalties for eluding officers. 如果通过,用于追逐的汽车可被扣押72小时,而惯犯可能面临车辆被扣押和没收。 If passed, cars used in chases could be impounded for up to 72 hours, and repeat offenders could face vehicle seizure and forfeiture. 该法案还规定对被指控逃避或拒捕的人进行电子监测。 The bill also mandates electronic monitoring for those charged with eluding or resisting arrest. 它得到执法部门的支持,但受到刑事辩护律师的反对,他们辩称它增加了康复的障碍。 It is backed by law enforcement but opposed by criminal defense lawyers who argue it adds barriers to rehabilitation.