VOLUSIA COUNTY, Florida. – Volusia County officials are considering imposing a ‘dumb motorist’ ordinance, a proposal that would fine drivers stranded after driving around barricades in a flooded street or highway after the area was declared in a state of emergency. ’emergency.
The penalty for violating an emergency order that has been established by state law as a second-degree misdemeanor or, at the same time, could impose a fine.
The proposal was submitted by Council Member Mike Dyer.