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FL H0341
Bill
Status
6/10/2019
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Amends the definition of "railroad train" to explicitly state that railroad trains are not considered motor vehicles under Florida traffic law (Chapter 316)
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Grants law enforcement officers discretion over whether to collect names and addresses of parties, drivers, and passengers when investigating crashes involving railroad trains
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Excludes railroad train crew members and railroad passengers from being classified as "passengers" for crash reporting purposes
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Requires railroad train crew members to provide basic crash information (date, time, location, vehicle description, names/addresses of parties, witness information) and federal certification documents upon officer request
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles and Railroad Trains
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-69
6/10/2019