HB 2319-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/12/04)

Declares that it is unlawful for any person to own or use a traffic control signal preemption device except under the following circumstances: (1) The owner or operator of a law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical service, or ambulance vehicle for use in providing emergency service;

(2) The owner or operator of a department of transportation, city, or county maintenance vehicle for use in performing traffic control signal tests or maintenance;

(3) The owner or operator of a public transit vehicle for use in providing transit service; or

(4) An employee or agent of a traffic control signal preemption device manufacturer or retailer in the course of his or her employment in providing, selling, manufacturing, or transporting a traffic control signal preemption device to an individual or agency described in this section.

Declares it is illegal to sell a traffic control signal preemption device except to those who are approved under this act.

Declares that a violation of this act is a gross misdemeanor.