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CT HB06148

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Terrie Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits non-emergency vehicle operators from following an ambulance using flashing lights or a siren more closely than 500 feet.

  • Applies to ambulances and vehicles operated by emergency medical service organizations responding to emergency calls.

  • Effective October 1, 2011.

  • Establishes that violations can be cited by police officers based on affidavits signed by ambulance operators specifying license plate, vehicle description, date, time, and location of the violation.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring The Operator Of A Vehicle Other Than An Emergency Vehicle To Remain At Least Five Hundred Feet Behind An Ambulance That Is Using Flashing Lights Or A Siren.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/07

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/25/2011

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