6/15/04-Gov. Robert Ehrlich Jr. vetoed a bill – HB381 – May 27 that would have outlawed a device that can change some traffic signals from red to green.
A similar proposal – SB457 – however, has been signed into law.

4/20/04-The Senate unanimously approved a measure that would outlaw a device that can change some traffic signals from red to green.
A traffic-light changer is designed to allow police, fire and other emergency officials to clear intersections before they approach.
The bill, which previously passed the House, has been forwarded to Gov. Robert Ehrlich Jr.
Sponsored by Delegate Brian Moe, D-Laurel, HB381 is intended to deter anyone other than public safety and transit agencies from using so-called mobile infrared transmitters, or MIRT.
Under the proposal, a person caught with the device would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.

3/30/04-The House overwhelmingly approved a measure that would outlaw the use of a device that can change some traffic signals from red to green.
A traffic-light changer is designed to allow police, fire and other emergency officials to clear intersections before they approach.
The bill passed the House 136-1 and has been forwarded to the Senate for further consideration.
Sponsored by Delegate Brian Moe, D-Laurel, HB381 is intended to deter anyone other than public safety and transit agencies from using so-called mobile infrared transmitters, or MIRT.
Under the proposal, a person caught with the device would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.

3/4/04-The House Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would outlaw the use of a device that can change some traffic signals from red to green.
A traffic-light changer is designed to allow police, fire and other emergency officials to clear intersections before they approach.
The bill is intended to deter anyone other than public safety and transit agencies from using mobile infrared transmitters, or MIRT.
Under HB381, sponsored by Delegate Brian Moe, D-Laurel, a person caught with the device would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
The bill has been forwarded to the full House. For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.

2/26/04-Delegate Brian Moe, D-Laurel, wants to outlaw the use of a device that can change some traffic signals from red to green.
A traffic-light changer is designed to allow police, fire and other emergency officials to clear intersections before they approach.
The bill is intended to deter anyone other than public safety and transit agencies from using mobile infrared transmitters, or MIRT.
Under HB381, a person caught with the device would be charged with a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail and a $5,000 fine.
The devices, which sit on a vehicle’s dash, are not regulated by current federal standards because they rely on a beam of light instead of a radio wave to trigger the light-changing mechanisms that have been attached to some intersections.
The bill has been forwarded to the House Judiciary Committee. For bill status, call (410) 946-5400.