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ID S1010
Bill
Status
3/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Transportation Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 49-639 to require drivers of slow-moving vehicles on two-lane highways outside urban areas to pull over at the nearest designated turnout or at the next available safe and reasonable location.
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Applies when a slow-moving vehicle has three (3) or more vehicles formed in line behind it and passing is unsafe due to oncoming traffic or other conditions.
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Clarifies that no violation occurs if the driver has not yet reached a designated turnout or safe and reasonable pull-over location while the queue of vehicles is forming behind them.
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Becomes effective on July 1, 2023, with emergency clause declared.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to allow a vehicle traveling slower than the normal speed of traffic to turn off at the next available location where it is safe and reasonable for the vehicle to pull over.
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Last Action
Session Law Chapter 94 Effective: 07/01/2023
3/21/2023