What else contributes to accidents and thus raises insurance rates? Inadequate traffic law enforcement is a big local problem. Orleans Parish has its cameras, which help. But Jefferson Parish traffic is virtually unregulated save for drivers’ own fear of accidents. Bad road conditions, including a lack of proper signage, also contribute to this mess.
Gov. Jeff Landry touts his “tort reform.” For two reasons, most of these new laws over the past two sessions will do nothing to reduce rates. First, some of these “new” laws have already been on the books for years. Second, police rarely enforce current laws. How many times have you seen a driver stopped for cellphone use? Or unlicensed RVs and golf carts often driven by children?
So if your legislator insists that he wants to reduce car insurance rates, ask him a question. “How much money are insurance company lobbyists contributing to you or your PAC?”
PETER M. MEISNER
River Ridge
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