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HI HB1493
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Requires motor vehicle operators to secure trailers, semitrailers, or pole trailers with a towing safety apparatus (trailer receiver hitch with ball mount or draw bar, locking pin, and chains or cables) when towing on any highway.
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Authorizes police officers to issue citations for violations, with fines ranging from $100 to $500 for each separate violation.
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Establishes that a trailer breaking away from a motor vehicle constitutes prima facie evidence of a violation.
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Exempts towing companies and motor carriers as defined under section 286-201 from the requirement.
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Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Motor Vehicles; Towing Safety Apparatus
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting no (0) and Thielen excused (1).
2/14/2011