Traffic Safety
Tennessee 111th General Assembly
As introduced, prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully parked; authorizes use of earpiece, headphone device, or wrist device; authorizes law enforcement and emergency personnel to use wireless telecommunications devices in the actual discharge of their official duties. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 65. [HB-256]
As introduced, prohibits the use of wireless telecommunications devices while operating a motor vehicle unless the vehicle is lawfully parked; authorizes use of earpiece, headphone device, or wrist device; authorizes law enforcement and emergency personnel to use wireless telecommunications devices in the actual discharge of their official duties. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3; Title 39; Title 55, Chapter 8 and Title 65.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bob Freeman
Assigned To S/c Safety & Funding Subcommittee on 02/01/2019
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As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [HB-164]
As enacted, prohibits a person from physically holding or supporting, with any part of the person's body, a wireless telecommunications device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; imposes other similar restrictions on activities such as texting; creates certain exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ron Gant
Pub. Ch. 412 on 05/29/2019
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Hawaii 2019 Regular Session
Relating To The Ignition Interlock Program. [SB-645]
Expands ignition interlock system to include other alternative systems or technology that monitors a driver's alcohol concentration. Replacing the term "ignition interlock" with "intoxicant control system". Requires that the revocation of license period be tolled for any period in which the person does not have an intoxicant control system installed on a vehicle owned or operated by the person. Establishes requirements for removal of the intoxicant control system. Allows a defendant to enroll in an alcohol or substance abuse education or treatment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Re-referred To Trn, Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 30 on 03/11/2019
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Hawaii 2019 Regular Session
Relating To The Statewide Traffic Code. [SB-244]
Prohibits certain large vehicles of more than 10,000 pounds from being driven on the far left lane of any roadway having three or more lanes, with certain exceptions. Establishes a fifty-five mile per hour speed limit for trucks having a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen
Re-referred To Trs, Jdc. on 01/30/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle by a minor. [SB-95]
Amend KRS 186.560 to require the Transportation Cabinet to suspend, for 30 days, an instruction permit, intermediate license, or operator's license of a person who is under the age of 18 if that person has attained more than three points against his or her driving record; amend KRS 186.450 and 186.4122 to conform;
Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Buford
To Transportation (s) on 02/07/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to traffic fines. [SB-73]
Amend KRS 189.990 to increase the fine for a violation of passing a stopped school or church bus to $500 for the first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent offense occurring within three years; make technical correction.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jimmy Higdon
To Judiciary (s) on 01/11/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION acknowledging the contributions of Joel Feldman and the Kentucky Justice Association, and recognizing April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. [HR-189]
Acknowledge the contributions of Joel Feldman and the Kentucky Justice Association, and recognize April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chad McCoy
Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/14/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION urging the Transportation Cabinet to resume construction on the Kentucky Route 680 extension from Harold to Minnie in Floyd County. [HR-160]
Urge the Transportation Cabinet to resume construction on the Kentucky Route 680 extension from Harold to Minnie in Floyd County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ashley Tackett Laferty
Adopted By Voice Vote on 03/13/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to road safety. [HB-59]
Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Huff
To Transportation (h) on 01/10/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to electronic speed enforcement. [HB-507]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; allow a local government to enact an ordinance to allow an agency to enforce the speed limits on roadways under its jurisdiction through the use of automated speed enforcement devices; require that a civil citation be issued to the owner of a motor vehicle that has been recorded by an automatic speed enforcement device, driving in excess of ten miles per hour over the posted speed limit; establish a civil penalty of $75 for the first offense, $150 for the second offense, and $250 for the third
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Sponsored by: Rep. Reginald Meeks
To Transportation (h) on 02/21/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to passing a school bus. [HB-371]
Amend KRS 189.990 to increase the fines for passing a school bus.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kim King
Posted In Committee on 02/22/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. [HB-303]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define the term "personal listening device"; prohibit the operator of a motor vehicle in motion traveling upon the traveled portion of the highway from operating the vehicle with personal listening devices covering or inserted into both ears; exempt headset systems used on motorcycles from the prohibition.
Sponsored by: Rep. McKenzie Cantrell
To Transportation (h) on 02/12/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the operation of a vehicle propelled by animal power. [HB-279]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit the operation of animal drawn vehicles on a highway if the animals are wearing horseshoes that would damage the highway,
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Duplessis
To Transportation (h) on 02/08/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to speed limits. [HB-266]
Amend KRS 189.930 to establish a 70 mph speed limit for Interstate 165 and the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway Extension.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bobby McCool
Signed By Governor (ky Acts Ch. 168) on 03/26/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to traffic lanes. [HB-255]
Amend KRS 189.340 to prohibit vehicles with a gross vehicle weight with any towed unit of 44,001 pounds or greater from traveling in the left lane on any highway containing 3 or more lanes with a posted speed limit of 65 mph or greater; provide for exceptions; amend KRS 281.010 to conform.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Meredith
To Transportation (h) on 02/07/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to fines for traffic violations in highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-244]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to double fines for violations of traffic offenses, require signage be erected and workers present in the work zone in order for double fines to be assessed, and direct double fines collected to a separate trust and agency account within the Transportation Cabinet known as the "Highway Work Zone Safety Fund"; appropriate moneys in the fund to be used exclusively by the Transportation Cabinet to pay for enhanced law enforcement of traffic laws within highway work zones; amend KRS 189.2329 to increase the fine
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Sponsored by: Rep. Derek Lewis
Signed By Governor (ky Acts Ch. 040) on 03/21/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to standards for the operation of golf carts on roadways. [HB-154]
Amend KRS 189.286 to remove the requirement for golf carts to meet the federal safety standards for low-speed vehicles; establish new equipment standards for golf carts operating on roadways.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Miller
Signed By Governor (ky Acts Ch. 013) on 03/15/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. [HB-120]
Amend KRS 189.292 to provide that no person shall use a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle; set forth exceptions; provide that persons under the age of 18 shall not use a personal communication device while driving, except for emergencies; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292; amend KRS 186.452 and 186.454. to conform; repeal KRS 189.294.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kim King
To Transportation (h) on 01/10/2019
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Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to road safety. [HB-117]
Amend KRS 512.070 to include, as criminal littering, permitting unsafe amounts of mowed grass to remain on a highway.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chad McCoy
To Transportation (h) on 01/10/2019
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Tennessee 109th General Assembly
As enacted, requires that every notice of violation or citation issued that is based solely upon evidence obtained from any traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic violations of the requirement that motor vehicles stop at a red light, include a disclaimer stating that nonpayment of the notice or citation cannot adversely affect the person's credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8. [SB-2492]
As enacted, requires that every notice of violation or citation issued that is based solely upon evidence obtained from any traffic enforcement camera used to enforce or monitor traffic violations of the requirement that motor vehicles stop at a red light, include a disclaimer stating that nonpayment of the notice or citation cannot adversely affect the person's credit score or report, driver's license, and/or automobile insurance rates. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey
Pub. Ch. 998 on 05/02/2016