Eighth District State Representative Walker Thomas is sponsoring legislation that could require any vehicles with metal wheels on roadways to contain a rubber strip to protect the surface of the roadway from damage.
Thomas says he filed the bill in response to concerns from constituents in Christian, Trigg, and Caldwell Counties who he has heard from.
click to download audioThomas says at least one local official has expressed concern about the issue.
click to download audioHe adds the legislation may not pass the Kentucky General Assembly this year, but will begin some discussion.
click to download audioThomas represents the eighth district in the Kentucky General Assembly which includes a portion of Christian and Trigg Counties and all of Caldwell County in the Kentucky General Assembly.