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MS SB2036

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Hillman Frazier

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 63-3-809 to require motor vehicle operators to yield the right-of-way when approaching a stationary sanitation vehicle displaying authorized flashing lights
  • Operators must either change lanes to a non-adjacent lane (if safely possible on roadways with at least four lanes) or reduce speed and be prepared to stop
  • Defines "sanitation vehicle" as any vehicle used to collect solid waste, refuse, or recyclable material
  • Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines up to $250, or up to $1,000 if the violation results in property damage or bodily injury
  • Effective July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Slow Down To Get Around Law; revise to include sanitation vehicles.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division B1/10/2014

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