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AZ HB2175

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Sam Crump

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Origin

House of Representatives

Forty-ninth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-775 regarding right-of-way rules for authorized emergency vehicles.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Full Bill Text

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