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2010 SESSION

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HB 403 Move over law; drivers to move left when approaching certain vehicles displaying flashing lights.

Introduced by: G. Glenn Oder | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

"Move over" law. Requires drivers to move left on a four lane highway when approaching stationary tow trucks and highway maintenance/construction vehicles if these vehicles are displaying amber lights. (Current law does not include vehicles showing amber lights, only red or blue "emergency" lights.) The offense for all vehicles displaying lights would be punished as a traffic infraction, formerly a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill makes second or subsequent violations Class 1 misdemeanors. This bill was incorporated into HB 1159.

FULL TEXT

• 01/12/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103740D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/12/10  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10103740D
• 01/12/10  House: Referred to Committee on Transportation
• 01/15/10  House: Assigned Transportation sub: #2
• 02/10/10  House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1159-Oder) by voice vote
• 02/11/10  House: Incorporated by Transportation (HB1159-Oder) by voice vote