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NC S537

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Natasha Marcus

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

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

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