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DE HB180

Bill

Status

Passed

8/30/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all commercial vehicles registered in Delaware with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more to be equipped with one of three safety devices: an audible reverse warning signal (effective within 50 feet), a backup camera visible in the cab, or an object-detection audible warning device.

  • Exempts farm vehicles from the mandatory equipment requirements.

  • Applies only to commercial vehicles titled on or after January 1, 2014.

  • Establishes civil penalties of $75 for violations and $175 for subsequent offenses within two years.

  • Takes effect January 1, 2014, and is named the "Dana Martino Act."

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Commercial Vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

8/30/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety & Homeland Security6/6/2013

Full Bill Text

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