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AZ SB1133

Bill

Status

Passed

4/15/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Nelson

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Origin

Senate

Fiftieth Legislature - First Regular Session (2011)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-775 to modify requirements for drivers approaching stationary vehicles displaying warning lights.

  • Drivers approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle displaying alternately flashing red or red and blue lights, or warning lights, must either change lanes (if safely possible on highways with at least four lanes) or reduce speed and proceed with caution.

  • Clarifies that drivers must maintain at least 300 feet distance behind police vehicles actively giving visual and audible emergency signals until the police vehicle moves to the right lane.

  • Allows defensive driving schools and the department of motor vehicles to include educational information about requirements for approaching police vehicles and stationary emergency vehicles in courses and examination materials.

Legislative Description

Approaching stationary vehicles; yield right-of-way

Last Action

Governor Signed

4/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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