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ID H0388
Bill
Status
3/14/2018
Primary Sponsor
Transportation and Defense Committee
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AI Summary
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Drivers must yield the right-of-way and immediately move to the nearest edge or curb on the right side of the highway when an authorized emergency or police vehicle approaches with audible or visible signals.
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Vehicles must position themselves parallel to and as close as possible to the right edge or curb, clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency or police vehicle passes.
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Peace officers may direct drivers to move to a different position than the standard right-side requirement.
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Removes the phrase "lawful for parking" from the requirement that vehicles pull to the right side of the highway.
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Emergency and police vehicle drivers retain the duty to operate their vehicles with due regard for the safety of all highway users.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding operation of vehicles on approach of authorized emergency or police vehicles.
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Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2018 Session Law Chapter 74 Effective: 07/01/2018
3/14/2018