The 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 clarifies that such vehicles can use green flashing lights or rotating beacons, but they are not 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 roadway construction or maintenance vehicles to display amber, white, or green lights, and it updates the definitions and regulations surrounding the use of these lights.

Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing statutes, including the removal of certain restrictions on the use of flashing lights for roadway construction or maintenance vehicles. It specifies that these vehicles may use a combination of amber, white, and green lights for safety purposes while performing hazardous services. The changes aim to enhance safety for both the vehicles and the public by ensuring that construction and maintenance activities are clearly marked and visible on roadways.

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)