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CT HB06283

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mitch Bolinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes section 14-283 to expand the "move over" law to include volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel
  • Requires motor vehicle operators to drive to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway upon the immediate approach of an emergency vehicle operated by volunteers with flashing blue or green lights and an audible warning signal device
  • Applies the same "move over" requirement currently in place for other emergency vehicles to volunteer first responders
  • Enables volunteer first responders to respond to emergency calls more quickly and safely

Legislative Description

An Act Expanding The "move Over" Law For Volunteer First Responders.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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