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AZ HB2397
Bill
Status
3/31/2015
Primary Sponsor
Franklin Pratt
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Clarifies that tow trucks displaying alternately flashing or warning lights receive the same right-of-way considerations as other stationary vehicles under existing law.
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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