2017 Senate Bill 477

House Roll Call 579: Passed

To require drivers to slow to 10 mph below the posted speed limit when passing police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road, and also require this when passing roadside tow trucks, garbage trucks, maintenance and utility vehicles that have amber lights flashing. Violations would be a civil offense subject to a $400 fine. The bill does not define which posted limit on freeways would apply (the one for cars, for trucks, for work-zones, etc.).

107 Yeas / 0 Nays
Republican (62 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (45 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)