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2002 SESSION
HB 1199 Approaching stationary emergency vehicles on highways.
Introduced by: S. Chris Jones | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Approaching stationary emergency vehicles on highways. Requires drivers, when approaching stationary emergency vehicles on highways, where possible, to change lanes or, when lane changing is either impossible or unsafe, to reduce speed. Violations are Class 1 misdemeanors. However, if a violation results in damage to property of another person, the court must, in addition, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for 90 days to a year. If the violation resulted in injury to another person, the court must, in addition to any other penalty, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for 180 days to two years. If the violation resulted in the death of another person, the court must, in addition to any other penalty, order the suspension of the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle for two years. This bill is modeled on "Scott's Law" from Illinois.
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HISTORY
- 01/14/02 House: Presented & ordered printed 023543796
- 01/14/02 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/18/02 House: Assigned to M., P. & P. S. sub-committee: 2
- 02/07/02 House: Incorporated by M., P. & P. S. (HB1261-Rapp) (22-Y 0-N)