Introduced
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To establish penalties for failing to use due care and caution (as defined in the bill) when passing a solid waste collection vehicle (garbage truck), utility service vehicle, or road maintenance vehicle (all of which make frequent stops in which workers may get out on the road). The penalty would be up to 90 days and a $500 fine, up to two years if the action causes an injury, and up to 15 years if it causes a death.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that requires drivers to "reduce and maintain a safe speed" when passing any vehicle with a flashing yellow light, but not to change lanes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 102 to 1 (details)
To establish penalties for failing to "reduce and maintain a safe speed" when passing any vehicle with a flashing yellow light. The bill does not require drivers to change lanes (as required when passing police giving a motorist a ticket).
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
