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AR HB1475

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joey Carr

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Authorizes roadway construction and maintenance vehicles to use green flashing or rotating lights, in addition to amber and white lights already permitted
  • Replaces the term "hazardous service vehicle" with "roadway construction or maintenance vehicle" throughout Arkansas Code
  • Expands the definition to include private individuals or entities operating under contract with state, county, or municipal agencies for roadway work
  • Clarifies that roadway construction or maintenance vehicles using green lights are not designated emergency vehicles unless specifically designated by the Director of the Division of Emergency Management
  • Requires roadway construction or maintenance vehicles to conform to regular traffic signals and speed limits during operation

Legislative Description

To Authorize The Use Of Green Lights; To Amend The Restrictions On Lamp Colors; To Amend The Colors Of Lights That May Be Used By Emergency Vehicles; And To Define A Roadway Construction Or Maintenance Vehicle.

Last Action

Notification that HB1475 is now Act 209

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs2/19/2025
Public Transportation2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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