Senate Bill No. 282 Summary

• Establishes new authority for state college and university police officers to enforce traffic regulations and general motor vehicle laws on campus properties consistent with state law.

• Creates new traffic violation offenses and penalties for violations occurring in active emergency zones where emergency responders are present, including fines of $35-$300 for general violations and $250-$300 for speeding/passing violations.

• Establishes the offense of "endangerment of an emergency responder" with penalties of up to $1,000 fine and 4 points on license, and "aggravated endangerment" with penalties of up to $5,000-$10,000 fine and 12 points for violations causing injury or death.

• Prohibits law enforcement agencies from establishing vehicle-type-specific roadside checkpoints, except for commercial motor vehicles.

• Allows motorcycles to vary brake light brightness for up to 5 seconds and permits college/university police officers to conduct fresh pursuits statewide under specified conditions.