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AR HB1293

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/18/2019

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Authorized emergency and warning lights shall be displayed only during hazardous use to alert other motorists and the public to exercise caution

  • Amber flashing or rotating lights do not classify a wrecker or tow vehicle as an emergency vehicle

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/20/2019
Public Transportation1/29/2019

Full Bill Text

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