AN ACT AUTHORIZING WRECKERS TO USE BLUE LIGHTS WHILE PREPARING TO TOW MOTOR VEHICLES.
HB 5215 allows wrecker operators to use blue lights (in addition to standard yellow or amber lights) while preparing to tow disabled or damaged vehicles. This directly affects professional towing services clearing roadways of stalled vehicles. The bill modifies existing traffic light regulations to include blue lights as a safety measure during the preparation phase of towing. Its stated purpose is to improve visibility and safety for wreckers working on roadways.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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