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AL HB499
Bill
Status
4/11/2017
Primary Sponsor
Phillip Pettus
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 32-5A-32, Code of Alabama 1975, to establish procedures for vehicular and pedestrian traffic when traffic-control signals are out of operation or malfunctioning, including signals that fail to detect vehicles via inductive loop sensors or automated technology.
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Vehicles facing a green or yellow signal at a non-functioning traffic control signal may proceed with caution following normal green and yellow signal rules.
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Vehicles facing a red or completely unlit signal must stop and follow the same procedures as at a stop sign, with right-of-way determined by rules applicable to stop signs under Section 32-5A-112.
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Police officers may direct traffic at non-functioning signals, and their directions supersede the automated signal procedures.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; Traffic-control signals; to provide procedures to be used when a traffic-control signal is out of operation or not functioning properly, Sec. 32-5A-32 am'd.
Traffic-Control Signals
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
5/17/2017