Traffic Safety

State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39; Title 55 and Title 65, relative to vehicles that haul logs or pulpwood. [HB-616]
As enacted, requires a motor vehicle or trailer transporting a load of logs or pulpwood that protrudes at least four feet beyond the end of the body or bed of the vehicle or trailer to have certain items securely affixed to the end of the projecting load while the vehicle or trailer is loaded with the protruding logs or pulpwood. - Amends TCA Title 39; Title 55 and Title 65.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 287 on 05/04/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Transportation. [HB-1347]
Allows the Director of Transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review, the environmental impact statement law, and the Hawaii public procurement code under certain conditions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Referred To Trn, Wal/lgo, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/30/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Transportation. [HB-1418]
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bike and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Reported From Trn (stand. Com. Rep. No. 331) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/14/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Transportation. [SB-1535]
Allows the director of transportation to exempt certain ground transportation facility projects from historic preservation review and the environmental impact statement law, subject to certain conditions. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee Received Notice Of Senate Conferees (sen. Com. No. 911). on 04/19/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to traffic safety. [SB-589]
As enacted, enacts the "Eddie Conrad Act," which establishes the number of points to be charged to a person's driving record for violations of driving while using a wireless telecommunications device. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Effective Date(s) 01/01/2024 on 05/24/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-199, relative to traffic safety. [HB-485]
As enacted, enacts the "Eddie Conrad Act," which establishes the number of points to be charged to a person's driving record for violations of driving while using a wireless telecommunications device. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-199.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 428 on 05/24/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to fines for speeding. [SB-505]
As enacted, authorizes the legislative body of a municipality to establish the fine for speeding within a residential zone within its jurisdictional boundaries at $200. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Powers Effective Date(s) 07/01/2023 on 04/18/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Transportation. [SB-1506]
Appropriates funds to the department of transportation for bicycle and pedestrian safety. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee Passed Second Reading As Amended In Hd 1 And Referred To The Committee(s) On Fin With None Voting Aye With Reservations; None Voting No (0) And Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima Excused (2). on 03/23/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to fines for speeding. [HB-410]
As enacted, authorizes the legislative body of a municipality to establish the fine for speeding within a residential zone within its jurisdictional boundaries at $200. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Johnson Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 119 on 04/18/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Traffic. [HB-930]
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gene Ward Referred To Trn, Jha, Referral Sheet 3 on 01/30/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Traffic. [SB-656]
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the traffic lane. Permits a bicyclist to proceed in a right turn only lane when approaching an intersection, even if they do not intend to turn right; provided that they do not pass a stopped vehicle and that they exercise reasonable safety when passing a moving vehicle.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris Lee Referred To Tca, Jdc. on 01/25/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 54 and Title 55, relative to operation of motorcycles on public highways. [SB-298]
As introduced, authorizes two-wheeled motorcycles to be operated between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane on certain limited access highways and interstate highways when the speed of traffic is 25 miles per hour or less. - Amends TCA Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Todd Gardenhire Action Deferred In Senate Transportation And Safety Committee To First Calendar Of 2024 on 03/15/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to traffic safety. [SB-201]
As enacted, enacts the "Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act," which requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed upon approaching a stationary vehicle that has flashing hazard lights activated; increases fines for failing to change lanes or reduce speed upon approaching a stationary emergency, recovery, highway maintenance, solid waste, utility service, or other vehicle that has flashing lights activated. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Pody Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 354 on 05/18/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to traffic safety. [HB-92]
As enacted, enacts the "Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act," which requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed upon approaching a stationary vehicle that has flashing hazard lights activated; increases fines for failing to change lanes or reduce speed upon approaching a stationary emergency, recovery, highway maintenance, solid waste, utility service, or other vehicle that has flashing lights activated. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 8.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Beck Effective Date(s) 07/01/2023 on 05/18/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 47; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 65 and Title 66, relative to transportation. [HB-87]
As enacted, revises law relative to garagekeeper's or towing firm's liens, unclaimed or abandoned vehicles and notification of owners and lienholders, and motor vehicle storage. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 47; Title 54; Title 55; Title 56; Title 65 and Title 66.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Marsh Effective Date(s) 04/25/2023, 07/01/2023 on 05/02/2023

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 113th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-9-302, relative to crash helmet requirements for riders and passengers of motorcycles, motorized bicycles, and motor-driven cycles. [HB-42]
As introduced, creates a four-year pilot program, during which drivers and passengers 21 years of age or older are exempt from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding on motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; during the pilot program, makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bud Hulsey Failed In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/08/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to autonomous vehicles. [HB-135]
Create various sections of KRS Chapter 186 to establish a regulatory framework for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public highways; define terms; establish requirements for autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems; require submission of a law enforcement interaction plan with the Transportation Cabinet; establish requirements for proof of insurance or self-insurance in amounts identical to current levels for personal and commercial motor vehicles; require titling and registration of fully autonomous vehicles; establish the (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Meade Vetoed on 04/10/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to vehicle wheels. [HB-112]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to require all vehicles on a highway with an iron, steel, or wooden wheel be equipped with a rubberized strip on the portion of the wheel that is in contact with the portion of the wheel that is in contact with the highway; amend KRS 189.990 to set penalty for violation at $20 to $100 for each offense.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Walker Thomas To Transportation (h) on 02/16/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to automated motor vehicle speed enforcement. [HB-73]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define terms; establish the standards of operation of automated speed enforcement and traffic control signal monitoring systems and the implementation of a civil penalty for violation of KRS 189.390 and 189.231(2); provide legal defenses for violations recorded by automated speed enforcement and traffic control signal monitoring systems; establish procedure for the District Court upon refusal to pay the civil penalty and establish that there shall be no points added to the owner's driving record for violations; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown Introduced In House on 01/04/2023

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. [SB-11]
Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Damon Thayer Received In House on 02/16/2023

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