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IN HB1210

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Carbaugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts continuously flashing light systems to motor vehicles, pole trailers, semitrailers, and trailers only.

  • Defines "continuously flashing light system" as a supplemental stop lamp that pulses rapidly for no more than 5 seconds when brakes are applied, then converts to a continuous light.

  • Requires a lock-out period of at least 5 seconds after brake release before rapid pulsing can occur again on subsequent brake applications.

  • Amends Indiana Code sections IC 9-13-2-34.7 and IC 9-19-6 to add the definition and restriction requirements.

  • Effective July 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Continuously flashing light systems on vehicles. Provides that only a motor vehicle, pole trailer, semitrailer, and trailer may be equipped with a continuously flashing light system. Defines "continuously flashing light system".

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation

1/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Roads and Transportation1/7/2016

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