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CT HB05094
Bill
Status
Passed
5/8/2012
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Crisco
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 14-283b of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2012
- Defines "emergency vehicle" to include vehicles with activated flashing lights operated by emergency medical services, fire departments, police officers, maintenance vehicles, and wreckers
- Requires motor vehicle operators on highways with two or more travel lanes in the same direction to reduce speed to a reasonable level below the posted limit when approaching stationary emergency vehicles
- Requires drivers in the lane adjacent to an emergency vehicle to move over one lane unless such movement is unreasonable or unsafe
- Establishes violations as infractions, with fines up to $2,500 if violation causes injury to emergency vehicle operator and up to $10,000 if violation causes death
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The "move Over" Law.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
5/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/28/2012
Public Safety and Security2/15/2012
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