In a move that has already ruffled feathers on the radical Left, freshman Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL) is making headlines with his unapologetically tough-on-crime bill, the Reinstating Orderly Access for Drivers (ROAD) Act—or as Fine has nicknamed it, the “Thump Thump Act.” The bill seeks to protect American drivers from the increasingly common tactic of leftist activists blocking roads and highways to push their political agendas.
Rep. Fine is not mincing words. Speaking with Breitbart News, he declared that protesters who intentionally obstruct public roadways are engaging in a “terrorist practice,” not protected free speech. “When a pregnant woman can’t get to the hospital to have a baby, when an ambulance can’t get through traffic to get to the hospital, that’s a form of terrorism,” Fine stated. “It disrupts our lives. And it’s not a reasonable form of protest.”
Fine’s bill would effectively nationalize a policy that Florida implemented in 2021, when he served in the state senate. Under that law, drivers are shielded from prosecution if they unintentionally hit a protester blocking traffic while lawfully using the road. According to Fine, the results in Florida speak for themselves. “I was proud to be part of the team that made it happen,” he said. “And guess what? The protesters don’t block the roads in Florida as a result. We need to make America Florida.”
This is where the “Thump Thump” nickname comes in—Fine’s blunt description of what might happen when a two-ton vehicle encounters someone choosing to block traffic: “If you block the roads, well, you may end up sounding like ‘thump thump.’”
The ROAD Act is a clear line in the sand against the growing lawlessness tolerated—or even encouraged—by Democrat-led cities. Fine insists conservatives don’t engage in this type of disruptive behavior because, simply put, “we’re polite.” He added, “Our party is the party of law and order, and it is anarchy to block roads.” According to Fine, the Left routinely prioritizes criminals, protesters, and illegal aliens over law-abiding citizens. “The left prioritizes everything bad – criminals, robbers, protesters, terrorists, illegals,” he said.
The congressman’s proposal arrives in tandem with a broader national push for law and order. Just this week, President Donald Trump announced he is temporarily federalizing the Washington, D.C. police force under the authority of the 1973 Home Rule Act in order to crack down on surging crime in the nation’s capital. Fine praised the decision, saying, “I’m grateful that President Trump wants to make our city a beacon to the world. People should be safe when they come to our nation’s capital, and they shouldn’t have to be worried about being assaulted by some thug.”
He then threw in a jab at the Democratic Party’s failed crime policies: “I know Democrats want to make crime great again, but that’s not what the rest of us want.”
The ROAD Act doesn’t mince words—or mercy. Protesters who choose to obstruct roadways may find themselves responsible for the consequences. When asked whether he worries about the safety of those engaging in such dangerous demonstrations, Fine was unequivocal: “I don’t care about that because they’ve chosen to do that,” he said. “They’re not confused about what they’re doing. If you stand in the middle of a highway, you shouldn’t be surprised when you get run over.”
The legislation has already been referred to the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by conservative stalwart Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH). “I respect Chair Jordan immensely, and he and I will be talking about it,” Fine confirmed.
The bill is co-sponsored by another rising conservative voice, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX), and more GOP lawmakers are expected to sign on in the coming weeks. Fine is currently on recess but staying active—meeting constituents across his large Florida district and holding public events. He’s not worried about protester interference. “If they block the roads, it isn’t going to turn out well for them,” he said confidently. “They don’t block the roads because they know what will happen.”
