6/17/08-Gov. John Lynch signed a bill into law that adds emergency road service vehicles to the list of personnel that state law requires motorists and truckers to maintain a safe distance upon approach. The rule is designed to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
The new law, previously HB1235, takes effect Aug. 5.

5/12/08-The Senate has approved a bill that would add emergency road service vehicles to the list of personnel that state law requires motorists and truckers to maintain a safe distance upon approach. The rule is designed to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
Sponsored by Rep. Sherman Packard, R-Londonderry, HB1235 now moves to the governor’s desk. The House already approved it.
For bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

3/27/08-The House approved a bill that would add emergency road service vehicles to the list of personnel that state law requires motorists and truckers to maintain a safe distance upon approach. The rule is designed to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
Sponsored by Rep. Sherman Packard, R-Londonderry, HB1235 is in the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee.
For House bill status, call (603) 271-2548.

1/15/08-A bill in the House Transportation Committee would add emergency road service vehicles to the list of personnel that state law requires motorists and truckers to maintain a safe distance upon approach. The rule is designed to protect police and other emergency personnel during roadside stops.
Sponsored by Rep. Sherman Packard, R-Londonderry, HB1235, is scheduled for a committee hearing Jan. 24.
For House bill status, call (603) 271-2548.