Criminalizes Blocking Interstate Highways
Official: Safe Passage on Interstates Act of 2025
IntroducedFebruary 6, 2025
Why This Matters
This bill creates new laws against intentionally obstructing traffic on interstate highways, making it a serious crime.
If you block traffic on an interstate highway, you could face fines up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison.
Affects: This bill affects drivers, emergency responders, and anyone using interstate highways.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill makes it illegal to intentionally block traffic on interstate highways. 2. People who delay traffic or endanger vehicles can face fines up to $10,000 and 15 years in prison. 3. If someone blocks an emergency vehicle, they could be fined up to $15,000 and face 20 years in prison. 4. If a blockage leads to someone's death, the penalties could include life imprisonment. 5. Lawful activities authorized by government agencies are exempt from this law.
Who is affected?
This bill affects drivers, emergency responders, and anyone using interstate highways.