HB 2830 Summary

• Adds an affirmative defense to unlawful flight from law enforcement if the vehicle was unmarked or specially marked, the driver was in a desolate location, and the driver drove safely to a populated area with emergency flashers activated.

• Defines "desolate location" as an area devoid of people within sight and shouting distance capable of witnessing the police encounter.

• Defines "specially marked" vehicles as unmarked except for the law enforcement agency's name and logo on the passenger door.

• Requires law enforcement agencies to use appropriately marked vehicles for routine traffic law enforcement, with limited exception for specially marked vehicles if deemed necessary for public safety.

• Requires law enforcement officers conducting traffic stops to wear official uniforms that identify their employing law enforcement agency.