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AR HB1273

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mary Hickerson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 27-21-106 to add municipal firefighters and emergency medical technicians to the list of public safety officials permitted to operate all-terrain vehicles on public streets and highways while performing official functions
  • Clarifies language regarding all-terrain vehicle operations by replacing "Vehicle" with "The all-terrain vehicle" for consistency throughout the statute
  • Replaces the term "handicap" with "disability" throughout the section concerning disabled persons operating all-terrain vehicles as a means of transportation
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing law enforcement officers, utility/telecommunications/cable company employees during emergencies, and disabled persons to operate all-terrain vehicles on public roads under specified conditions
  • Preserves requirements for single-file operation when multiple all-terrain vehicles operate together on public streets and highways, with exceptions for safe overtaking

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Operation Of All-terrain Vehicles By Municipal Public Safety Officials.

Last Action

WITHDRAWN BY AUTHOR

2/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/7/2013

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