The bill aims to authorize the use of green lights on roadway construction or maintenance vehicles and amends existing laws regarding lamp colors and the definition of emergency vehicles. Specifically, it introduces new legal language that defines a "roadway construction or maintenance vehicle" and clarifies that such vehicles can use green flashing lights or rotating beacons. However, these vehicles are not classified as designated emergency vehicles unless they are specifically designated by the Director of the Division of Emergency Management. The bill also modifies restrictions on lamp colors, allowing roadway construction or maintenance vehicles to use amber, white, or green lights, and updates the definitions and regulations surrounding the use of flashing lights.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing statutes, including the removal of certain restrictions on lighted lamps for roadway construction or maintenance vehicles. It specifies that these vehicles may display a combination of amber, white, and green lights during hazardous operations, while also ensuring that they conform to regular traffic signals and speed limits. The changes aim to enhance safety and visibility for these vehicles on the road, thereby improving overall traffic management during construction and maintenance activities.

Statutes affected:
HB 1475: 12-75-113(c), 27-36-208(b), 27-36-301(a), 27-36-305(a), 27-51-905(b)