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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowA judge has unilaterally raised fines for people who ignore road closure signs or drive around high water barricades in an Indiana county.
The Republic reports that Judge Kathleen “Kitty” Coriden acted after Bartholomew County commissioners last week refused to raise the fines. Drivers can pay $500 or have their license suspended for 30 days.
Sheriff Matt Myers supports what he calls a “bold move” by the judge to enhance public safety. He said deputies and first responders are at risk when they are called to rescue drivers in high water.
County Commission chairman Rick Flohr voted against raising the fine. But Flohr says Coriden is more knowledgeable about what can be done under Indiana law. He said “that’s fine with us” if the judge wants to order a higher fine.
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