2017 Senate Bill 477

Senate Roll Call 488: Passed

To expand a law that requires drivers to move over or "reduce and maintain a safe speed" when passing police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road so this is also required for tow trucks, garbage trucks, surveyors, road maintenance and utility vehicles. The bill would define “reduce speed” as slowing down to at least 10 mph below the posted limit.

36 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (26 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (10 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)