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NC S537
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires vehicles stopped on highways with posted speed limits of 45 miles per hour or greater to operate hazard warning signal lamps if equipped
- Defines hazard warning signal lamps as special lights that flash on and off to warn other drivers that a vehicle is slowing down, reversing, or stationary
- Specifies that violation of this requirement does not constitute negligence per se in any civil action
- Does not abrogate existing provisions of G.S. 20-161 regarding vehicle lighting requirements
- Becomes effective October 1, 2023
Legislative Description
The Patrick Mays Hazard Light Safety Act
Crimes; Infrastructure; Motor Vehicles; Public; Roads & Highways; Safety; Safety Equipment; Transportation; Traffic Offenses
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/5/2023
Full Bill Text
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