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AZ HB2397

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2015

Primary Sponsor

Franklin Pratt

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 28-775 to expand right-of-way protections to include tow trucks that are actively loading vehicles, in addition to stationary vehicles with warning lights.

  • Requires drivers approaching a tow truck in the process of loading a vehicle to either change lanes (if safe and on a highway with at least four lanes) or reduce speed and proceed with caution.

  • Clarifies that tow trucks displaying alternately flashing or warning lights receive the same right-of-way considerations as other stationary vehicles under existing law.

  • Authorizes defensive driving schools and the Department of Transportation to include educational information about these right-of-way requirements in their courses and examination materials.

Legislative Description

Vehicle right-of-way; tow trucks

Last Action

Referred to House RULES Committee

3/31/2015

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