Assigned to GOV & JUD AS
PASSED BY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Assigned to GOV & JUD AS
PASSED BY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Third Legislature, Second Regular Session
AMENDED
authorized
emergency vehicles; probation officers
(NOW: HOV lanes; emergency vehicles)
Purpose
Permits an authorized emergency vehicle to use a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.
Background
A person is prohibited from driving in the HOV lane if there are fewer than two people in the vehicle unless the person is: 1) a tow truck operator driving a tow truck during operational duties; 2) riding a motorcycle; 3) driving an authorized public transportation vehicle; or 4) driving a qualified vehicle that has a special Energy Efficient Plate or an alternative fuel special plate or sticker. A violation subjects the person to a civil penalty of 200 dollars (A.R.S. §§ 28-737; 28‑2416; and 28-2416.01).
An authorized emergency vehicle is a fire department vehicle, a police vehicle, or any other ambulance, fire truck or rescue vehicle that is authorized by the Arizona Department of Transportation (A.R.S. § 28-101).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Allows a first responder in the line of duty to operate an authorized emergency vehicle in the HOV lane.
2. Makes technical and conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
· Adopted the strike-everything amendment.
Amendments Adopted by Conference Committee
· Requires the operator of an emergency vehicle to be a first responder in the line of duty in order to lawfully operate a vehicle in the HOV lane.
Senate Action
GOV 3/21/18 DPA/SE 7-0-0
JUD 3/22/18 DPA/SE 7-0-0
3rd Read 3/29/18 30-0-0
Prepared by Senate Research
April 19, 2018
KN/CU/lat