Traffic Safety

State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to peer-to-peer car sharing. [HB-309]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 365 to establish definitions relating to peer-to-peer car sharing; establish insurance, disclosure, recordkeeping, verification, and equipment liability requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs; establish requirements for shared vehicle owners that receive an actual notice of safety recall on a shared vehicle; establish an exemption for peer-to-peer car sharing programs and shared vehicle owners from vicarious liability; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish certain rights (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bart Rowland Taken From The Orders Of The Day on 03/29/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to motor vehicles. [HB-279]
Amend KRS 186.032 to define "communication disorder"; establish that information may be included in the Kentucky vehicle registration system database indicating that the operator of the vehicle may have a communication disorder; require county clerks to post notice of the database; require the Transportation Cabinet to put information about the database on its website; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2024.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Melinda Prunty Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 99) on 04/08/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle. [HB-258]
Amend KRS 189.292 to define the terms "stand-alone electronic device," "operating a motor vehicle," 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; amend KRS 189.990 to set forth penalties for the violation of KRS 189.292 and 189.294; (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher To Banking & Insurance (h) on 03/22/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to peer-to-peer car sharing. [HB-210]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 365 to establish definitions relating to peer-to-peer car sharing; establish insurance, disclosure, recordkeeping, verification, equipment liability, and airport contracting requirements for peer-to-peer car sharing programs; establish requirements for shared vehicle owners that receive an actual notice of safety recall on a shared vehicle; establish an exemption for peer-to-peer car sharing programs and shared vehicle owners from vicarious liability; create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bart Rowland Withdrawn on 01/13/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic. [HB-87]
Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher Introduced In House on 01/04/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to traffic control signal monitoring systems and making an appropriation therefor. [SB-19]
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 and to mandate that (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Thomas Introduced In Senate on 01/04/2022

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2022 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to transportation. [HB-40]
Amend KRS 189.030 to require the illumination of headlamps on motor vehicles during any period of precipitation that necessitates the use of windshield wipers by motorists; specify that there will be a courtesy warning period until January 1, 2023.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Richard White Introduced In House on 01/04/2022

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Relating To Traffic. [SB-581]
Permits a bicyclist to proceed through an intersection from a right turn only lane if they cannot safely merge into the 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: Sen. Stanley Chang Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2021 Regular Session

A RESOLUTION urging the Transportation Cabinet to consider the design and use of protected bicycle lanes in future bicycle infrastructure projects. [SR-235]
Urge the Transportation Cabinet to consider the design and use of protected bicycle lanes in future bicycle infrastructure projects.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Morgan McGarvey To Senate Floor on 03/30/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to school zones. [HB-1500]
As introduced, authorizes the department of transportation to paint and maintain pedestrian crosswalks located within school zones designated as being on the state system of highways. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Howell Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/30/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to communication between persons with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement officers. [HB-1490]
As introduced, requires commissioner of safety to design and make available to persons with autism spectrum disorder a blue envelope containing written information and guidance on ways to enhance effective communication between a law enforcement officer and a person with such disorder, and the person's driver license, registration, and insurance card. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/23/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th 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. [SB-1536]
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 26 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Kerry Roberts Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/22/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to communication between persons with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement officers. [SB-1468]
As introduced, requires commissioner of safety to design and make available to persons with autism spectrum disorder a blue envelope containing written information and guidance on ways to enhance effective communication between a law enforcement officer and a person with such disorder, and the person's driver license, registration, and insurance card. - Amends TCA Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Raumesh Akbari Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/22/2021

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2021 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to highway work zones and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-496]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define the terms "automated speed enforcement," "owner," and "recorded images"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to allow the Transportation Cabinet to establish a program for automated speed enforcement in highway work zones; allow the Transportation Cabinet to 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 (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Blanton Introduced In House on 02/10/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 55-9-302 and Section 55-9-308, relative to three-wheeled motorcycles. [HB-1095]
As introduced, exempts persons who are at least 25 years of age from helmet requirements when riding a three-wheeled motorcycle, including autocycles; clarifies helmet requirements with regard to autocycles. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302 and Section 55-9-308.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Bruce Griffey Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/09/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to speeding violations. [HB-1170]
As introduced, requires only a warning be issued for first and second violations of speeding on certain highways 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. Torrey Harris Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/30/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, relative to speeding violations. [SB-934]
As introduced, requires only a warning be issued for first and second violations of speeding on certain highways 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. Sara Kyle Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 02/22/2021

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th 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-903]
As introduced, exempts drivers and passengers over 26 years of age from the requirement to wear a crash helmet while operating or riding in motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and motorized bicycles, if the person is covered by health or medical insurance other than insurance through TennCare; makes a violation of the helmet law a secondary offense. - Amends TCA Section 55-9-302.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Reedy Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Transportation Subcommittee Of Transportation Committee on 03/01/2022

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State (Tennessee)
Tennessee 112th General Assembly

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 55, relative to school zones. [SB-907]
As introduced, authorizes the department of transportation to paint and maintain pedestrian crosswalks located within school zones designated as being on the state system of highways. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 9; Title 49; Title 54 and Title 55.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Stevens Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate Transportation And Safety Committee on 03/31/2021

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State (Kentucky)
Kentucky 2021 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to highway work zones. [HB-433]
Amend KRS 189.010 to remove the requirement that highway work zones be restricted to state maintained highways; amend KRS 189.2327 to remove the requirement for the placement of signage to notify drivers of a double fine while traveling in a highway work zone.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Blanton Introduced In House on 02/09/2021

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