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IN HB1132
Bill
Status
1/4/2018
Primary Sponsor
Steven Davisson
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AI Summary
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Changes local ordinance requirements for golf cart and off-road vehicle operators from mandatory to permissive, allowing (rather than requiring) ordinances to mandate operator driver's licenses or identification cards for those at least 16 years and 180 days old.
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Defines "recovery vehicle" as a truck specifically designed for towing a disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles, replacing the previous definition of "wrecker."
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Requires persons engaged in the business of operating recovery vehicles to employ a certified safety officer and develop safety procedures to promote safe operations and public safety, with a 6-month grace period for new businesses.
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Mandates recovery vehicle identification on both doors showing the business name and domiciled city, with non-compliance constituting a Class C infraction.
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Directs the state police department to approve training programs for certifying individuals as safety officers to teach safe recovery vehicle operations and public safety.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Golf cart, off-road vehicle, and recovery vehicle regulation. Provides that local ordinances concerning the operation of golf carts and off-road vehicles may require the operator to have a driver's license or be at least 16 years and 180 days of age and hold an identification card. (Current law requires local ordinances to impose these requirements.) Defines "recovery vehicle" as a truck that is specifically designed for towing a disabled vehicle or a combination of vehicles. Requires a person who is in the business of operating a recovery vehicle to: (1) employ a certified safety officer; and (2) develop safety procedures
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Roads and Transportation
1/4/2018