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2/28/06-A bill in the Senate Transportation Committee would increase the penalty for drivers who fail to make room for emergency vehicles.
State law requires drivers to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when approaching an emergency vehicle parked by the road with their lights flashing.
Drivers are required to merge into the furthest lane away from an emergency vehicle, if practical. On two-lane highways, drivers must slow down on approach before passing the emergency vehicle.
Violators could be fined $50.
SB3431, sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, would increase the penalty to a fine as much as $500 and/or as many as 30 days in jail.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
A companion bill – HB2513 – is in the House Transportation Committee.
State law requires drivers to maintain a safe distance and reduce speed when approaching an emergency vehicle parked by the road with their lights flashing.
Drivers are required to merge into the furthest lane away from an emergency vehicle, if practical. On two-lane highways, drivers must slow down on approach before passing the emergency vehicle.
Violators could be fined $50.
SB3431, sponsored by Sen. Doug Jackson, D-Dickson, would increase the penalty to a fine as much as $500 and/or as many as 30 days in jail.
For bill status, call (615) 741-0927.
A companion bill – HB2513 – is in the House Transportation Committee.