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ND HB1241

Bill

Status

Passed

4/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bernie Satrom

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Origin

House of Representatives

69th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Class B authorized emergency vehicles may display a flashing blue light only when stopped on a highway, not while transporting another vehicle or traveling on the highway

  • Emergency vehicle warning light exemptions require amber and white lights visible for 500 feet (152.4 meters) in any direction under normal atmospheric conditions

  • Funeral home vehicles may display flashing purple lights only while escorting funeral processions, added as a new authorized exception to the flashing light prohibition

  • Reorganizes the list of vehicles permitted to use flashing lights into separate categories: authorized emergency vehicles, schoolbuses, snow-removal equipment, funeral home vehicles, and vehicles signaling turns or hazards

  • Passed unanimously in both chambers (House 91-0, Senate 46-0)

Legislative Description

Class B authorized emergency vehicles and special restrictions on lamps on motor vehicles or equipment.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/11

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/13/2025
Transportation1/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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