This bill authorizes the use of green lights on roadway construction or maintenance vehicles and amends existing laws regarding the colors of lights that can be used by emergency vehicles. Specifically, it defines a "roadway construction or maintenance vehicle" and stipulates that such vehicles may use green flashing lights or rotating beacons, but they will not be classified as emergency vehicles unless designated as such by the Director of the Division of Emergency Management. The bill also modifies restrictions on lamp colors, allowing these vehicles to display amber, white, or green lights, and clarifies that the use of these lights does not qualify them as emergency vehicles.

Additionally, the bill updates various sections of the Arkansas Code to reflect these changes, including the removal of outdated terms and the introduction of new definitions. It specifies that flashing lights are generally prohibited except for certain vehicles, including roadway construction or maintenance vehicles, which are now explicitly included in the regulations. The amendments aim to enhance safety and clarity regarding the operation of these vehicles on public roadways while ensuring that they are easily identifiable to other motorists.

Statutes affected:
HB 1475: 12-75-113(c), 27-36-208(b), 27-36-301(a), 27-36-305(a), 27-51-905(b)
Act 209: 12-75-113(c), 27-36-208(b), 27-36-301(a), 27-36-305(a), 27-51-905(b)