HB19-1265
Right-Of-Way For Snowplows In Echelon Formation
Concerning the penalty for a person who passes a snowplow that is performing its service function in echelon formation with at least one other snowplow, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2019 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Traffic infractions - passing authorized snow plows in echelon formation - appropriation. The act states that a person commits a class A traffic offense if the person passes a snowplow that is operated by a state, county, or local government, displaying its lights, and performing its service function in echelon formation with one or more other such snowplows. "Echelon formation" means a formation in which snowplows are arranged diagonally, with each unit stationed behind and to the right, or behind and to the left, of the unit ahead.
$3,375 is appropriated to the department of revenue to implement the act.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)