SENATE BILL 147

Sponsored By:

Senator Dorman

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Use of Headlamps

Synopsis:

Requiring the driver of a vehicle to light the vehicle's headlamps when the vehicle's windshield wipers are being operated for a continuous period because of impaired visibility from unfavorable atmospheric conditions; specifying that a violation is not a moving violation requiring points assessment; specifying that a conviction may not be considered as evidence of negligence or contributory negligence nor limit liability or diminish damage recovery; setting a fine; and permitting enforcement only as a secondary violation.

Legislative History

Senate Action

1/15

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/17

Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.

1/30

Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

1/31

Favorable Report Adopted

Second Reading Passed

2/2

Third Reading Passed (45-0)

House Action

2/5

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

3/6

Hearing 3/26 at 1:15 p.m.

4/1

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

DAMAGES

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

MOTOR VEHICLES - EQUIPMENT

NEGLIGENCE

PENALTIES

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

WEATHER

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 22-201.2 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available