ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-seventh Legislature

First Regular Session

House: TI DPA 7-0-0-0

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HB 2863: trailers; HOV lanes; prohibition

Sponsor: Representative Carter N, LD 15

Caucus & COW

Overview

Prohibits a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane.

History

A person must not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in a HOV lane, at any time the use of the HOV lane is restricted to vehicles carrying two or more persons, including the driver. This does not apply to any of the following:

1)   during the performance of a tow truck operator's duties, a tow truck operator driving a tow truck;

2)   a person driving a motorcycle;

3)   a person driving a public transportation vehicle; or

4)   an authorized emergency vehicle in use by a first responder in the line of duty.

A person who violates HOV regulation is subject to a civil penalty of $200 (A.R.S. § 28-737).

Provisions

1.   Restricts a vehicle towing a trailer, semitrailer or pole trailer from using a HOV lane at any time. (Sec. 1)

2.   Makes technical and conforming changes. (Sec. 1)

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