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AZ HB2175
Bill
Status
3/22/2010
Primary Sponsor
Sam Crump
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-775 regarding right-of-way rules for authorized emergency vehicles.
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Clarifies that drivers must yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles equipped with red or red and blue lights visible from 500 feet that are giving an audible signal by siren, exhaust whistle, or bell.
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Adds requirements for drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles displaying alternately flashing warning lights: drivers must change lanes if safely possible on highways with four or more lanes, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if lane change is impossible or unsafe.
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Authorizes defensive driving schools and the department of transportation to include educational information about proper conduct around stationary emergency vehicles in their courses and examination materials.
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Maintains existing prohibitions against following fire apparatus closer than 500 feet or parking within a block where fire apparatus has stopped in response to a fire alarm.
Legislative Description
City annexation procedure
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass
4/27/2010