SB 5115-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that "signal preemption device" means a device that is manufactured, or intentionally modified, for the purpose of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal.

Provides that signal preemption devices shall not be installed or used on or with any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle authorized by the state patrol, a publicly owned law enforcement or emergency vehicle, a department of transportation, city, or county maintenance vehicle, or a public transit vehicle.

Provides that it is unlawful to possess a signal preemption device except as authorized in this act.

Declares that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Provides that it is unlawful to: (1) Use a signal preemption device except as authorized in this act;

(2) Sell a signal preemption device to a person other than a person described in this act; or

(3) Purchase a signal preemption device for use other than a duty as described in this act.

Declares that a person who violates this provision is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

Designates penalties for injury or death caused by improper use of the device.