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NC H716

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

7/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Torbett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts non-leading commercial motor vehicles in authorized platoons from following distance requirements under North Carolina General Statutes 20-152(a) and (b).

  • Defines "platoon" as a group of commercial motor vehicles traveling at close following distances in a unified manner through use of an electronically interconnected braking system.

  • Exemption applies only on roadways where the Department of Transportation has authorized platoon travel by traffic ordinance.

  • Department of Transportation must submit implementation report to Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee by April 1, 2018.

  • Effective August 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

CMVs/Use of Platoons

Last Action

Ch. SL 2017-169

7/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/31/2017
Transportation5/16/2017
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/26/2017
Transportation4/11/2017

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