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DE SB155

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jack Walsh

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Origin

Senate

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits flaggers from using headphones or electronic communication devices while engaged in traffic control activities in work zones, with exceptions for Department-approved devices.

  • Defines key terms including "flagger" (individual providing temporary traffic control), "work zone" (highway construction or maintenance areas), and "electronic communication device" (devices transmitting/receiving radio waves capable of communications).

  • Establishes penalties as civil traffic offenses: warning for first offense, $25 fine for second offense, and $50 fine for third or subsequent offense.

  • Specifies violations are not entered on an individual's motor vehicle record and are handled by Justice of the Peace Court.

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to promulgate regulations identifying which electronic communication devices are approved for flagger use during traffic control activities.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 17 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Road Construction Flaggers.

Last Action

Tabled in Committee

4/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Transportation/Land Use and Infrastructure4/12/2018
Transportation3/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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