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OK HB2969
Bill
Status
4/5/2010
Primary Sponsor
Rex Duncan
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AI Summary
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Amends motor vehicle laws to clarify that drivers approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles or licensed Class AA wreckers displaying flashing red or blue lights must reduce speed and change lanes if safely possible.
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Authorizes licensed Class AA wreckers and wrecker support vehicles to display flashing red or blue lights at emergency scenes and allows them to use amber warning lights when leaving tow service calls.
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Modifies vehicle lighting regulations by deleting certain statutory references and clarifying which vehicles may display specific colored lights, with violations punishable by up to 6 months jail or $2,000 fine.
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Requires wrecker and tow service operators to notify local law enforcement within 2 hours of repossessing a vehicle, providing vehicle description, location, owner and lien holder information, and the operator's business details.
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Effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; relating to lights on vehicles; specifying which vehicles may display certain lights; directing wrecker and tow service operators to provide certain information to law enforcement agencies subsequent to vehicle repossession. Effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/02/2010
4/5/2010