HB 2383: authorized emergency vehicles; probation officers |
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PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Clodfelter, LD 10 BILL STATUS: Transportation & Infrastructure
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Relating to authorized emergency vehicles.
Provisions
1. Classifies a probation officer's vehicle as an authorized emergency vehicle. (Sec. 1)
2. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
Current Law
An authorized emergency vehicle is defined as any of the following:
1. A fire department vehicle;
2. A police vehicle;
3. An ambulance or emergency vehicle that is designated or authorized by the department or a local authority; and
4. Authorized ambulances, fire trucks and rescue vehicles that meet prescribed liability insurance requirements (A.R.S. §28-101).
If an authorized emergency vehicle is driving to an emergency with its lights and audible signal active, then it may:
1. Park or stand;
2. Drive through a stop sign or a red light if it slows enough to maintain safe operation;
3. Exceed the speed limit if it is not endangering life or property; and
4. Ignore the laws or rules regarding the direction of movement or turning in specified directions.
The driver of an emergency vehicle is still required to drive with regard to safety of all persons and is held responsible for the results of any reckless driving (A.R.S. §28-624).
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Fifty-third Legislature HB 2383
Second Regular Session Version 1: Transportation & Infrastructure
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