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MO SB1071

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Hegeman

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Missouri's "move over" law (Section 304.022) to include stationary vehicles operated by utility workers displaying lighted amber or amber and white lights
  • Drivers approaching these utility vehicles must change lanes when safe on roadways with at least four lanes, or reduce speed and proceed with caution if lane change is unsafe or impossible
  • Utility worker is defined by reference to Section 565.081 of Missouri statutes
  • Existing protections already cover emergency vehicles with red/blue lights and Missouri Department of Transportation vehicles with amber/white lights
  • Violations remain a class A misdemeanor under existing penalty provisions

Legislative Description

Adds stationary utility vehicles to list of vehicles requiring drivers of motor vehicles to proceed with caution upon approach

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

3/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety3/3/2016

Full Bill Text

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