Introduced
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To define as an authorized emergency vehicle a tow truck or wrecker which is assisting at the scene of an accident at the request of a police agency. which is exempt from certain traffic laws under certain circumstances. An “authorized emergency vehicle” is exempt from certain traffic laws under certain circumstances, and if it has activated flashing, rotating, or oscillating red or blue lights, then drivers are required to move over one lane in the same way that is now required for police vehicles on the shoulder of the road with lights flashing.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one which incorporates technical changes that do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require the Secretary of State to place a notice in drivers license renewal mailings telling people about the change to the law proposed by this bill.
The amendment failed 52 to 41 (details)
Passed in the House 101 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To define as an authorized emergency vehicle a tow truck or wrecker which is assisting at the scene of an accident at the request of a police agency. which is exempt from certain traffic laws under certain circumstances. An “authorized emergency vehicle” is exempt from certain traffic laws under certain circumstances, and if it has activated flashing, rotating, or oscillating red or blue lights, then drivers are required to move over one lane in the same way that is now required for police vehicles on the shoulder of the road with lights flashing.
