Traffic Safety
Kentucky 2023 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. [HB-12]
Amend KRS 189.292 to define " operating a motor vehicle," "stand-alone electronic device," and "use"; prohibit the use of a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a motor vehicle; exempt school bus operators who are instead subject to KRS 281A.205; set forth exceptions; amend KRS 189.294 to provide that persons under 18 years shall not use a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device in any manner while driving; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292 and
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Sponsored by: Rep. James Tipton
To Transportation (h) on 02/16/2023
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Gettr Kentucky 2023 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-21]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define the terms "agency," "owner," "recorded images," and "traffic control signal monitoring system"; establish a civil penalty of $50 if a motor vehicle is recorded failing to obey the instructions of a traffic control device; set forth forms and procedures; outline defenses for citations for failing to obey a traffic control device; mandate that a person who refuses to pay the civil penalty and does not appear to contest the citation shall have the vehicle's registration suspended; mandate that civil
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Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Thomas
To Transportation (s) on 01/05/2023
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to penalties for speeding violations and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-282]
Amend KRS 189.010 to define the term "super speeder"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to assess a fee of $200 to any person convicted as a super speeder; establish a fee of $50 and the suspension of driving privileges for nonpayment of fee imposed, if not paid within 90 days; require that money from fees be deposited into the Kentucky trauma care system fund; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 211.496 to conform.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ralph Alvarado
To Transportation (s) on 03/03/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to lighting assessments on state highways. [HB-748]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 174 to require the Transportation Cabinet to conduct highway lighting assessments on state highways located within the boundaries of a consolidated local government which have an average daily traffic count greater than 10,000 vehicles; provide for annual reporting to interim joint committees.
Sponsored by: Rep. McKenzie Cantrell
Introduced In House on 03/01/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-542]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 189 to define "automated speed enforcement," "owner," "program," and "recorded images"; direct the Transportation Cabinet to establish a pilot program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones and issue a civil citation to an operator of a motor vehicle traveling more than 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit; establish procedures for citation issuance; direct the Transportation Cabinet to install signage and to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the program; establish civil
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Sponsored by: Rep. John Blanton
Introduced In House on 02/22/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to transportation, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. [HB-490]
Amend KRS 434.415 to define the terms "airbag," "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component," "nonfunctional airbag," and "supplemental restraint system"; prohibit the use of counterfeit airbags or components; set forth penalities for the use of counterfeit airbags or components; set forth exception.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Upchurch
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 237) on 04/22/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to speeding violations. [SB-2700]
As introduced, requires only a warning be issued for first violations of speeding within speed traps where the speed at the time of the violation is less than seven miles per hour over the speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/09/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to speeding violations. [HB-2772]
As introduced, requires only a warning be issued for first violations of speeding within speed traps where the speed at the time of the violation is less than seven miles per hour over the speed limit. - Amends TCA Title 55.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Failed In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/08/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-151, relative to the failure to stop upon approaching a school bus. [SB-2512]
As enacted, increases, from a maximum of $50 to the amount of $200, the fine imposed for a first violation of the requirement to stop upon approaching a school bus that is based solely on evidence from a camera that is installed on the school bus. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-151.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2022 on 04/13/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-8-151, relative to the failure to stop upon approaching a school bus. [HB-2550]
As enacted, increases, from a maximum of $50 to the amount of $200, the fine imposed for a first violation of the requirement to stop upon approaching a school bus that is based solely on evidence from a camera that is installed on the school bus. - Amends TCA Section 55-8-151.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 792 on 04/13/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 55, relative to speed limits on county roads. [SB-2361]
As introduced, specifies that a county is immune from liability for a cause of action or claim for damages arising out of an accident occurring on a county road for which the governing body of the county has lowered the speed limit to less than 55 miles per hour. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 55.
Sponsored by: Sen. Janince Bowling
Recalled on 02/03/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to speeding offenses. [SB-2367]
As enacted, establishes a procedure for a person convicted of a speeding offense to remove up to five points charged to the person's driving record upon the person completing an approved defensive driving course. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Briggs
Effective Date(s) 07/01/2022 on 04/04/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to speeding offenses. [HB-2251]
As enacted, establishes a procedure for a person convicted of a speeding offense to remove up to five points charged to the person's driving record upon the person completing an approved defensive driving course. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 10 and Title 55, Chapter 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Karen Camper
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 710 on 04/04/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Traffic Safety. [HB-2351]
Requires the department of transportation to deploy speed-monitoring technology on Kunia road to ensure traffic safety. Makes an appropriation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ty Cullen
The Committee(s) On Trn Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/09/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 54; Title 55; Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to road safety. [SB-1965]
As introduced, requires employees and contractors of the department of transportation and first responders to wear blaze orange vests with reflective tape when working on roads and highways; prohibits all other colored vests; requires the department of safety to provide training on proper interstate incident traffic control to each police officer in a department that contains in its jurisdiction an interstate highway. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 54; Title 55; Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 140.
Sponsored by: Sen. Edward Jackson
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 01/31/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. [SB-98]
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 02/15/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Traffic. [SB-2299]
Allows the Director of Transportation and counties to place signage in their jurisdictions to designate appropriate intersections where a bicyclist may proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the thru traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left, and 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. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Reported From Trs (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2677) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/18/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Traffic. [HB-1558]
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the thru traffic lane, provided they signal intention to merge left. 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 1 on 01/26/2022
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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to relating to motor vehicles. [HB-320]
Amend KRS 434.415 to define the terms "airbag," "counterfeit supplemental restraint system component," "nonfunctional airbag," and "supplemental restraint system"; prohibit the use of counterfeit airbags or components; set forth penalities for the use of counterfeit airbags or components; set forth exceptions.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Upchurch
Withdrawn on 02/14/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38; Title 54; Title 55; Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 140, relative to road safety. [HB-1861]
As introduced, requires employees and contractors of the department of transportation and first responders to wear blaze orange vests with reflective tape when working on roads and highways; prohibits all other colored vests; requires the department of safety to provide training on proper interstate incident traffic control to each police officer in a department that contains in its jurisdiction an interstate highway. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 54; Title 55; Title 68, Chapter 102 and Title 68, Chapter 140.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kirk Haston
Withdrawn. on 02/02/2022