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AR HB1293
Bill
Status
3/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Deann Vaught
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AI Summary
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Wrecker and tow vehicles permitted under § 27-50-1203 may be equipped with amber flashing or rotating lights, white and red flashing or rotating lights, or both types of lights
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Authorized emergency and warning lights shall be displayed only during hazardous use to alert other motorists and the public to exercise caution
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Amber flashing or rotating lights do not classify a wrecker or tow vehicle as an emergency vehicle
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Red flashing or rotating lights may only operate when the wrecker or tow vehicle is stopped on or within 10 feet of a public way and actively engaged in recovery, loading, or hooking up an abandoned, unattended, disabled, or wrecked vehicle
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Wrecker or tow vehicles are prohibited from operating forward-facing red flashing or rotating lights while underway, unless expressly authorized or required by law
Legislative Description
To Amend The Lighting Requirements For A Motor Vehicle Used As A Wrecker Or Tow Vehicle.
Last Action
Recommended for study in the Interim by Joint Interim Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
3/29/2019