ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2092: police vehicles; HOV lanes

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Cook, LD 8

BILL STATUS: House Engrossed

Abstract

Relating to police vehicles in HOV lanes.

Provisions

1. Allows police officers in clearly marked police vehicles to drive in the HOV lane while on-duty. (Sec. 1)

2. Makes conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

Vehicles carrying only the driver and no passengers are not permitted to drive in the HOV lane during restricted times. Violators are subject to a $200 civil penalty, $100 of which is deposited into the GF.

The following are exceptions:

1. A tow truck being driven during the performance of the tow truck operator's duties;

2. A motorcycle; and

3. A public transportation vehicle (A.R.S. §28-737).

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2092

Second Regular Session                               Version 3: House Engrossed

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