2004 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 914

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 448
Sponsored By:
Delegates Weldon, Bartlett, G. Clagett, Elliott, Hogan, and Stull
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Approaching Emergency Vehicles Parked on Highway - Driver's Duties

Synopsis:

Requiring drivers approaching emergency vehicles stopped, standing, or parked on a highway and using any visual signals, except when otherwise directed by a police officer, to vacate the lane closest to the emergency vehicle if possible and to slow to specified speeds under specified circumstances; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to assess 3 points against a person who violates the Act; and requiring the MVA and the State Police to conduct a public education and awareness program on the requirements of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/11
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Richard B. Weldon, Jr., District 3B
Delegate Joseph R. Bartlett, District 4A
Delegate Galen R. Clagett, District 3A
Delegate Donald B. Elliott, District 4B
Delegate Patrick N. Hogan, District 3A
Delegate Paul S. Stull, District 4A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
AMBULANCES -see also- EMERGENCY MED SERVICES; RESCUE SQUADS.
DRIVERS' LICENSES
EDUCATION -see also- DRIVER ED; HIGHER ED; SPECIAL ED; etc
EMERGENCIES
HIGHWAYS
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION
PENALTIES
STATE POLICE, DEPARTMENT OF
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 16-402 , 21-405 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered