ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A new bill could empower municipalities to outlaw wakes on flooded streets.

The resolution is a joint effort between the St. Pete City Council and state lawmakers.

It states that local governments in Louisiana and South Carolina have outlawed any motor vehicles or watercraft from traveling faster than 5 mph on flooded streets – and that it would cut down on creating wakes and possibly damaging property.

The proposed legislation is in the early stages, but for people like Garry Rosseter living in Shore Acres, he says it’d be a step in the right direction.

Flooded streets have become part of his life and many others.

"Any time you are in an A zone you are going to have street flooding, we have always had that," said Rosseter, who has lived in the neighborhood since 2000.

He says when the floods come, so do people who don’t live in the area taking joy rides through the flooded streets.

"When the floods happen, you see the big four-wheel drive jacked up trucks," said Rosseter. "Myself and some of the neighbors have talked to the police that have been here ... and they say there is nothing they can do ... meanwhile your landscaping is getting torn up by wave action from vehicles."

City officials also say the proposed legislation could protect first responders and cut down on accidents on damaged roads.

"Love it, love it," said Rosseter. "I give you that reaction because the trucks barring down the road."