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HB19-1072

Require Traffic Signals Cycle Yellow Before Green

Concerning a requirement that a traffic control signal cycle yellow before cycling green to indicate to traffic facing the signal that movement will soon commence.
Session:
2019 Regular Session
Subject:
Transportation & Motor Vehicles
Bill Summary

Under current law, a traffic control signal is required to cycle yellow before cycling red to indicate to vehicles and pedestrians facing the signal that movement in that direction is being terminated. The bill would require a traffic control signal to cycle yellow before cycling green as well to indicate to vehicles and pedestrians facing the signal that movement in that direction will soon commence.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Introduced
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Prime Sponsor

Rep. H. McKean

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