HB 1113-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Declares that "signal preemption device" means a device that is capable of altering the normal operation of a traffic control signal. Any such device manufactured by a vehicle manufacturer is not a signal preemption device for purposes of this section if the primary purpose of the device is any purpose other than the preemption of traffic signals and the device's ability to alter traffic signals is unintended and incidental to the device's primary purpose.

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.