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ND HB1198

Bill

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Dan Ruby

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Origin

House of Representatives

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 39-10-03 to clarify regulations governing class A authorized emergency vehicles.

  • Permits firetrucks, ambulances, and law enforcement vehicles to display blue lights in addition to red or red and white lights under the same conditions as other authorized warning lights.

  • Requires warning lights to be visible under normal atmospheric conditions for at least 500 feet [152.4 meters] when vehicles are operated during emergencies or related activities.

  • Authorizes law enforcement officers to use amber lights visible for at least 500 feet while stopped along a highway to maintain traffic flow during incidents or related activities.

  • Prohibits class A authorized emergency vehicles from displaying steady red or red and blue lamps except when visible for at least 500 feet and involved in an incident, emergency, or related activity.

Legislative Description

Class A authorized emergency vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/20

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/3/2019

Full Bill Text

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