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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, Second Regular Session
VETOED
traffic control; right on red
Purpose
Adds evaluation and documentation requirements for any prohibition on taking a right turn on a red signal.
Background
Vehicles facing a steady red signal must stop before entering an intersection and must remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown. A vehicle driver that is stopped at a red light as close as practicable at the entrance to the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or at the entrance to the intersection if there is no crosswalk may make a right turn but must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic as directed by the signal. A right turn on a red light may be prohibited at any intersection if a sign is erected at the intersection (A.R.S. § 28-645).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Prohibits a right turn being made against a red signal at an intersection if a registered engineer evaluates the intersection, determines that allowing a right turn on a red signal is unsafe, either at all times or on specific days and times, and the determination is documented.
2. Makes a conforming change.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Governor's Veto Message
The Governor indicates in her veto message that S.B. 1299 is unnecessary and redundant for the Arizona Department of Transportation and local jurisdictions required to follow traffic engineering guidelines and standards when determining traffic movement.
Senate Action House Action
TTMC 2/12/24 DP 5-2-0 TI 3/13/24 DP 9-2-0-0
3rd Read 2/27/24 16-13-1 3rd Read 4/3/24 31-28-0-0-1
Vetoed by the Governor 4/16/24
Prepared by Senate Research
April 17, 2024
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