Bills › 89th General Assembly
Relating to flashing lights equipped on motor vehicles, and making penalties applicable
Topics:Transportation
Same legislation: SF 2346
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 31, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 31, 2022
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 21, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2346
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became SF 2346 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2346 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People driving vehicles with illegal flashing lights would be breaking a new law. If someone uses a light that is already banned, they will face a $45 fine. This violation would also count as a moving violation on a person's driving record.1
Read the official explanation
423 prohibits flashing lights on or in a motor vehicle. There are a wide variety of exceptions to the prohibition based on the color of the flashing light and the type of vehicle. This bill prohibits a person from operating a motor vehicle equipped with a flashing light if the flashing light is prohibited on or in the motor vehicle under current law. By operation of law, a violation of the bill is punishable by a scheduled fine of $45. Under current law, a moving violation can be considered for purposes of administrative suspension of a driver’s license or to establish habitual offender status. The department of transportation’s rules define a moving violation as any violation of motor vehicle laws with some exceptions, including violations of equipment standards to be maintained for motor vehicles. The bill specifies that a violation of the bill’s prohibition against flashing lights equipped on a motor vehicle is a moving violation.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 31, 2022. On February 9, 2022 it recommended amendment and passage.
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